We've all heard how important it is to have an adequate fluid intake, especially during the summer months. For me, since I'm nursing Julian, it's especially important that I drink a lot of fluids. However, I'm sick and tired of plain water, and if I drank juice constantly I'd be far over my calorie limit for the day.
The solution? A tip I picked up while traveling in Sweden - cucumber water. Simply take a scrubbed cucumber, and slice it and add to a pitcher of ice water. Let it sit for a few minutes and enjoy. The cucumber adds a subtly sweet flavor that's a refreshing change to plain water. And best of all, it's still virtually calorie free and allegedly works to detoxify your skin. I can't verify those claims, but can attest that it tastes wonderful.
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I love cucumber water! Then you can put the cold slices on your eyes when you're done. I am also a fan of any kind of citrus slices in my water pitcher. Even strawberries add a nice little twist.
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