Situation: Do your ankles and feet swell at the end of the day?
Remedy: A homemade infusion with diuretic properties.
What you need:
- Half a cucumber cut into thin slices
- A dozen fresh mint leaves
- Two slices of lemon
- One liter of mineral or filtered water
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together and let sit in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 hours. Consume chilled throughout the day.
Scientific explanation: Cucumber, composed of 96% water, stimulates diuresis. Mint soothes the digestive system while lemon activates liver function. A perfect synergy for gently reducing bloating.
Watermelon-Lime Smoothie: A Hydration Blast
Situation: Feeling heavy after a heavy meal?
Remedy: A delicious, ultra-hydrating smoothie.
What you need:
- 300 grams of cut watermelon flesh
- The juice squeezed from one lime
- 120 ml of natural coconut water
- Optional: a few ice cubes for extra freshness
Instructions:
Blend everything together until smooth. Consume quickly to reap all the nutrients.
Nutritional point: Watermelon, rich in water and lycopene, combined with the electrolytes of coconut water and vitamin C of lime, forms an ideal detox cocktail to eliminate excess.
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