I am not saying that I look like the years have not been kind. What I am just saying is that I sometimes get that sad feeling whenever I get reminded that I am not getting any younger. Plus being married to someone younger than I am, it can pull up some feelings of ermmm---insecurity. But I got no time to sulk in the corner because of that.

 

Sad to say, I neither got time to get into a tedious skin care regimen to bring back that 20's glow I obviously do not have anymore. At least, I religiously tone and moisturize my face. I don't smoke and I very, very seldom drink. However, it apparently is not enough. Something else has to be done. I am not trying to look super young again, but at least I do not want to look like I am already 40 when I only in my 30's

 

So, what is my next game plan? Cucumbers...Cucumber water. What? I myself feel skeptical. I have seen glasses of water with floating cucumbers in spa's and restaurants. Even Vikings Buffet offers infused water, which has lemons and cucumbers floating in it. At first, I thought is just about being fancy but there are actually benefits of drinking cucumber or lemon water.

 

Why am I choosing cucumber water over lemon water? Well, cucumbers are easier to come by here and cheaper. But if I can I would love to have lemon water as well and I might write about that, too. I think they have similar effects and some notable differences. I don't know yet at the moment. For cucumber water, however, here are the five benefits that convinced me I should start drinking it.

 

 

 

1. Keeps you hydrated

 

Whether you are drinking it with or without cucumber, nutritionists say that a person needs 6-8 glasses of water daily. Cucumber has an exciting and delicious flavor, it might just get me to drink more water as currently I am drinking way, way less than the recommended number of glasses.

 

 

2. Helps you lose weight

Drinking more water, staying hydrated might just be the answer--at least for me--to my usual craving for junk food, which I know is the reason why I find it hard to lose weight. LOL! Kidding aside, experts say that drinking cucumber water can help you survive the next few hours before meal time. I hope so!

 

 

3. Anti oxidant

Antioxidants prevent cell damage, and everyone knows that cell damage contributes to premature aging. So, because cucumbers are rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, cucumber water can help prevent or delay cell damage.

 

 

4. For better bone health

Cucumbers have plenty of Vitamin K and this vitamin helps our body form proteins that are essential to bones and muscles. And as I have said, I am not getting younger thus I need to take good care of my body, my bones, etc. I must add more cucumbers to my diet.

 

 

5. Healthy Skin

There, the benefit that really got me interested in this cucumber water. A healthy skin can make you look radiant and glowing. Cucumber water has detoxifying properties, has antioxidants and has vitamins to give you a healthier body, thus healthier skin in effect and ultimately it can make you feel great and look less stress.

 

There it is. Now, I am convinced that I should start drinking cucumber water--say, everyday?! I promise I will update this article in a months time :) 'Til then.

 

Sources:

HealthLine, Bembu