Some people genuinely hate the taste of tap water. I get it—I have a cousin who says it tastes like a swimming pool. Cucumber water is the silent hero for those people. The flavor is so mild it doesn’t mask the taste, it just improves it.
Slice a whole cucumber into a pitcher, add some mint if you’re feeling fancy, and let it sit for an hour. You’ll be shocked how fast you gulp it down. Pro tip: Use a reusable straw so you feel like you’re in a hotel pool even if you’re just in your kitchen.
Calories? Negligible. Benefits? Multiply.
A whole cucumber has about 45 calories. That’s less than a single Oreo, but with way more water and vitamins like vitamin K and potassium. The potassium helps balance your electrolytes, which is great if you’re sweating like I was that summer.
Cucumber water: Benefits and how to make it
You can literally drink it all day without worrying about sugar crashes or weird artificial flavors. Compare that to a store-bought vitamin water, which is basically sugar water with an ego. Cucumber water is humble, but it wins the long game.
