Light Cucumber, Ginger And Mint Lemonade

There are certain natural ingredients that when mixed together can produce a beneficial product with great properties. 

It is important to stay hydrated, especially in times like summer, so having a light natural lemonade is highly recommended. There are certain natural ingredients that when mixed can give rise to a beneficial product with great properties.

Among others, in order to make a light lemonade, the cucumber, ginger and mint stand out. Of course, with lemon as the main ingredient.

In the first place, because it is made up of 96% water, cucumber is usually recommended in order to maintain healthy diets  that help you lose weight. For every 100 grams it only contributes 20 calories. In addition, it has additional properties that we will develop later.

Ginger, for its part, has important anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, it can help fight different digestive and respiratory diseases. Due to its spicy flavor, it is advisable to consume it in moderation, accompanied with other foods or ingredients such as honey.

Likewise, you can count on mint. It is a product known mainly for its presence in oral hygiene products. It provides great freshness, and it is a plant with different health benefits.

Properties of the main ingredients

Cucumber benefits

As mentioned above, cucumber is a   highly recommended food to fight obesity. This is due to its properties. In many cases, it is also aimed at detoxifying the body and eliminating edema.

Cucumber is usually used in cleansing diets, to avoid fluid retention and excess uric acid. By having laxative properties, it helps clean the intestine. In turn, it has the ability to help reconstitute the intestinal mucosa. This food is suitable to protect the walls of the stomach and regulate the intestinal flora.

It should be mentioned that it is not usually advisable in those people who may suffer from diarrhea or have a delicate stomach.

Ginger properties

Ginger is very rich in vitamins, minerals, essential oils, amino acids, and antioxidants. For this reason, it brings a good amount of benefits to our body.

For example, it serves to reduce menstrual or rheumatic pain as well as helps fight flu and colds. It is worth mentioning that it also favors the expectation of phlegm and improves blood flow, helps to prevent certain heart diseases.

Ginger is also good for fighting dizziness and vertigo, boosts libido, and is a natural aphrodisiac. Similarly, this product is known to help reduce stress levels and decrease migraines as it can block the effects of prostaglandin.

Characteristics of mint

Mint is characterized because it can present  relaxing effects when consumed in tea or infusions. This translates into an improvement in the quality of sleep and peace of mind. This product helps avoid stress.

In addition, the ascorbic acid that this aromatic contains also facilitates the expulsion of mucus. Menthol is a powerful airway decongestant. That is why it can be recommended to patients with asthma and colds.

Properties of lemon, the base ingredient in lemonade

Lemon is one of the citrus fruits with the highest amount of vitamin C. For this reason, it is usually recommended to help fight colds or colds. It is worth mentioning that it is an essentially antioxidant fruit.

In the same way, it is very useful in order to prevent certain diseases, since it strengthens the immune system, works by helping to eliminate toxins from the body and is a powerful bactericide.  It is rich in minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus.

Lemon is often recommended to combat hoarseness, pneumonia, bronchitis, or the flu.  In certain circumstances, it stands out for helping to tone capillaries and blood vessels.

How to make light ginger, mint and cucumber lemonade?

The ingredients to make the light lemonade, especially recommended for summer, are the following:

• Two liters of water.
• One medium cucumber.
• A lemon. It can be added to the drink in juice or in thin slices.
• One teaspoon of fresh grated ginger.
• Ten fresh mint or spearmint leaves.

First, add the peeled cucumber, cut into thin slices, to the two liters of water. Next, mix it with the lemon, grated ginger and mint leaves. It is advisable to leave the product in the refrigerator overnight, or at least 6 hours before consuming it.