Years ago when companies first started selling bottled water, no one thought the industry would last long.
Fast forward 20 years and bottled water sales are well into the billions.
From there, an entire cottage industry of specialty waters has come into existence.
Infused waters, waters with the essence of certain fruits and vegetables, are one of the fastest growing verticals in the industry.
And leading the charge is cucumber water.
Cucumber water, for as weird as it sounds, might actually be one of the healthiest kinds of water you could ever drink.
Here’s why.
4 Health Benefits Of Cucumber Water
Cucumber water is exactly what it sounds like. Water with whole pieces of cucumber in it, or water that’s been infused with the essence of cucumber. Sometimes cucumber water is a bit richer than an infusion as “milking” the cucumber so the liquid inside is transported to the main vessel of water imparts more of the nutrients than a simple infusion.
And for all the weirdness, there are certifiable health benefits behind cucumber water.
1 – It helps to prevent dehydration: While drinking water is a good way to prevent dehydration, cucumber water enhances hydration thanks to its balance of electrolytes.
Cucumber is rich in potassium, magnesium, and phosphorous, all of which are essential for cell hydration.
2 – Hydrates the skin: With proper hydration comes healthy skin. When the body’s cells are deprived of water and electrolytes, they begin to lose elasticity and sag.
By drinking cucumber water the cells inside the skin are flushed full of elastic promoting nutrients that give the skin a firmer, more hydrated appearance.
3 – May help improve blood pressure: If you don’t get enough of the right minerals in your diet the chances you’ll develop high blood pressure are pronounced.
If you have too much sodium (which most Americans do) in your diet and not enough potassium then balanced blood sugar may be difficult to maintain.
Fortunately, you can help combat high sodium levels by balancing out the amount of potassium you get in your diet, as this mineral is essential for better blood pressure is potassium.
By drinking cucumber water you can create a better sodium-potassium balance, and, potentially, lower blood pressure.
4 – Rich in antioxidants: Antioxidants are needed for total cell protection.
Oxidative damage can lead to all kinds of diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Antioxidants help to prevent and delay cell damage from oxidative stress.
Cucumbers are high in antioxidants and other nutrients. By adding them to water, they make a glass of water more nutritious and antioxidant-rich.
Cucumbers are rich in the following antioxidants:
- calcium
- magnesium
- potassium
- phosphorus
- vitamin A
- vitamin K
