Sassy water tastes great, has almost no calories, and contains 4 very powerful ingredients that primarily hydrate the body, which is the first and most important step in losing weight and detoxifying the body.
Sassy water contains 4 ingredients. Ginger is one of the 'stars' in the Sassy water recipe, and can be used in powder form or fresh. It will help calm digestion and eliminate wind, as it contains compounds called gingerols, which are anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-carcinogenic and anti-pyretic. With its minimal 14 calories, it is cucumber a good source of potassium, magnesium and fiber, and it is also a good source of folic acid, a B vitamin necessary for heart health, as it affects the maintenance and development of homocysteine. It is also known for its high water content, which hydrates the skin and body.
When preparing the drink, you can use mint leaves or mint tea.Photo: Grabowska/Pexels
Lemon cleanses the body of toxins accumulated over the years, restores vitality and raises energy levels. It is coated with vitamin C, contains bioflavonoids, folic acid, various vitamins and minerals and has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the entire organism, including the skin. Lemon works as a diuretic, so it promotes weight loss and the elimination of toxins. The fourth ingredient is a mighty meta, fresh or dried as tea. It soothes digestion, reduces flatulence in the intestines and refreshes with its taste and smell.
To prepare sassy water, you need the following ingredients:
– 2 liters of filtered or spring water
– 1 large cucumber
– 1 large lemon
– 10 – 12 mint leaves or two bags of mint tea
– a piece of ginger root or a teaspoon of ginger powder
Slice the cucumber and lemon as thinly as possible. Chop the ginger, if it is in the root, into the smallest possible pieces. Mix all the ingredients in a jug or bowl. Leave the drink prepared in this way overnight in the refrigerator to release all the aromas and medicinal ingredients. The next morning, strain and drink the water throughout the day.
