{"id":6591,"date":"2024-04-26T00:00:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T00:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/?p=6591"},"modified":"2024-04-26T17:26:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T17:26:54","slug":"7-benefits-of-cucumber-water-stay-hydrated-and-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fitolympia.com\/na\/7-benefits-of-cucumber-water-stay-hydrated-and-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Benefits of Cucumber Water: Stay Hydrated and Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cucumber water\u00a0isn\u2019t just for spas anymore. More people are enjoying this healthy, refreshing drink at home, and why not? It\u2019s delicious and easy to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ciaoflorentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Detox-Spa-Water-with-Lemon-Mint-and-Cucumber.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are seven ways cucumber water benefits your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. It keeps you hydrated.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.favpng.com\/17\/1\/17\/drinking-water-clip-art-png-favpng-kVp7EYEbFmDFm4ZHvh9bWCT3k.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body can\u2019t function properly without water. Most people should aim to\u00a0drink six to eight glasses of water per day, according to the\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/familydoctor.org\/hydration-why-its-so-important\" target=\"_blank\">American Academy of Family Physicians<\/a>. We know we\u2019re supposed to drink water throughout the day, but sometimes plain water gets boring. Adding cucumber gives it some extra flavor, encouraging you to drink more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. It helps with weight loss.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/6776\/files\/magnesium-help-weight-loss.jpg?v=1499021623\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to\u00a0lose weight, replacing\u00a0sugary sodas,\u00a0sports drinks, and juices with cucumber water can help you cut some serious calories from your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying hydrated also helps you feel full. Sometimes your body confuses thirst with hunger. You may feel like you\u2019re hungry, when you\u2019re actually thirsty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How will you know the difference? Reach for a tall glass of cucumber water first. If your hunger goes away after finishing the drink, you were thirsty. If you\u2019re still hungry, then you know it\u2019s hunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a>3. It delivers antioxidants.<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Antioxidants\u00a0are substances that help prevent and delay cell damage from oxidative stress caused by free radicals.\u00a0Oxidative stress\u00a0can lead to chronic conditions like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>cancer<\/li><li>diabetes<\/li><li>heart disease<\/li><li>Alzheimer\u2019s<\/li><li>eye degeneration<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Research has shown that antioxidants may be able to reverse or stop this damage. This is why you should each fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants.\u00a0Cucumbers\u00a0fall into this category. They\u2019re rich in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>vitamin C<\/li><li>beta carotene<\/li><li>manganese<\/li><li>molybdenum<\/li><li>several flavonoid\u00a0antioxidants<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. It may help prevent cancer.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some early research suggests that cucumbers may help in the fight against\u00a0cancer. Along with antioxidants, cucumbers also have compounds called cucurbitacins and a group of nutrients called\u00a0lignans, which may have a role in protecting us from cancer. One study in the\u00a0Journal of Cancer Research\u00a0suggested that the dietary flavonoid fisetin, which is found in cucumbers, might help to slow the progression of\u00a0prostate cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. It lowers your blood pressure.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/healthblog.uofmhealth.org\/sites\/consumer\/files\/2016-05\/UMH_C_BloodPressure-01.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One contributing factor to\u00a0high blood pressure\u00a0is having\u00a0too much salt\u00a0(sodium) and too little\u00a0potassium\u00a0in your diet. The excess salt causes your body to hold fluids, which raises blood pressure. Potassium is an\u00a0electrolyte\u00a0that helps regulate the amount of sodium retained by the\u00a0kidneys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cucumbers are a good source of potassium. Drinking cucumber water helps your body get more potassium, potentially helping to lower your blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. It supports healthy skin.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/healthykcmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/SkinChamp-750x375@2x.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cucumber water can help soothe your\u00a0skin\u00a0from the inside out. Staying hydrated helps your body to flush out toxins and maintain a healthy complexion. Cucumbers are also high in pantothenic acid or\u00a0vitamin B-5, which has been used to treat\u00a0acne. One cup of sliced cucumbers has about\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.whfoods.com\/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&amp;dbid=87\" target=\"_blank\">5 percent<\/a>\u00a0of the recommended daily value of vitamin B-5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. It boosts bone health.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opt.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/istock-000006827769small-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cucumbers are high in\u00a0vitamin K. In fact, one cup of sliced cucumbers has about\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.whfoods.com\/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&amp;dbid=42\" target=\"_blank\">19 percent<\/a>\u00a0of the recommended daily value. Your body needs vitamin K to help form proteins that are needed to make healthy bones and tissues as well as to help your blood clot properly. What better way to get this vitamin than through refreshing cucumber water?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c.ndtvimg.com\/2019-03\/vtsp24h8_cucumber-water_625x300_25_March_19.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cucumber water\u00a0isn\u2019t just for spas anymore. More people are enjoying this healthy, refreshing drink at home, and why not? 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