WHAT’S IN IT

2 English cucumbers
10-15 mint leaves
½ cup lime juice
2” piece of fresh ginger
1 t pure maple syrup
4 cups filtered water

HOW TO MAKE IT

1. Peel the skin from the ginger

2. Place the ingredients (holding back 2 cups of water) into a blender

3. Blend until smooth

4. Pour the mixture through a strainer

5. Add the remaining 2 cups water, stir and pour over ice.

6. Garnish with mint sprig or lime wheel.

WHY IT’S SO HEALTHY

Cucumbers, a natural diuretic, help the body produce more urine to carry out toxins and waste. They’re great for reducing bloating. The skin and seeds contain important compounds including vitamin A that can aid skin health. Eating mint, drinking mint tea or using mint extracts can help to aid digestion, relieve headache pain, ease nausea, improve signs of depression and relieve respiratory conditions like chronic cough or asthma. Ginger contains 115 different chemical components. It works as a powerful antioxidant, reduces inflammation, boosts the immune system, supports digestion, reduces pain and lowers cholesterol levels. Other benefits include its ability to improve diabetic conditions, reduce arthritis pain and fight cancer. Limes are hydrating, electrolyte producing, and a great source of highly absorbable vitamin C. They help to remove toxins from the body.