Tips From a Momma

Are you drinking enough water?

According to Livestrong.com Children should be drinking 5-8 cups of water a day. Mayoclinic.com also suggests women should drink about 9 cups and men about 13 cups.  From the studies I looked at online almost all indicated that these are guidelines only and how active you are really plays a factor on how much water to consume.

For myself, I find it helpful to fill up a jug of water every night before bed. I add lemons or cucumbers to add some more taste. Not only will it add a refreshing flavor to your water but cucumbers and lemons both have added health benefits which I have explained below. I’ve also started juicing cucumbers simply for the added nutrients!

Cucumber Facts

-Cucumbers are a good source of vitamin B

 -Cucumbers rehydrate and replenish the body

-Cucumbers contain lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol, which have a strong history in reducing the risk of several cancers including: breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine and prostate cancer.

-Cucumbers are rich in vitamin A, B1, B6, C & D

Lemon Facts

-Lemons are alkalizing which helps which helps to restore the body’s PH

-Lemons are rich in vitamin C

-Lemons aid in detoxifying your liver

*These facts were found on naturalnews.com*

Want more ideas of how to infuse your drinking water? Follow this link bellow for some great, tasty ideas!

http://gourmet.lovetoknow.com/Fresh_Fruit_Infused_Water