Shhhh! Do you hear that? No? Good!!!
It's a beautiful morning here in Leeds. I'm enjoying the peace and quiet before the city gets bustling by flipping through one of my favorite books "Bare Essentials" by the brilliant Amsterdam based illustrator Dennis de Groot. Because I live smack in the centre of downtown, it's essential that I take advantage of the small opportunities where an ambulance or heavy truck (or lorries as the British say), isn't beating the road down.
I'm doing my best to cut back on my caffeine intake by starting each day by nurturing my body with a detoxifying drink of water. Today I've chosen to infuse my water with slices and sprigs of cucumber, limes, rosemary and mint. It's quite tasty and very refreshing. Reminds me of the European Institute of Esthetics (EIE MediSpa & Laser Center) in Edmonton, Canada where there was always a variety of infused water handy for clients of the spa.
These are the health benefits of each ingredient:
- Limes: aid in weight loss, improves digestion and relieves constipation
- Cucumbers: are packed with vitamins C, K and potassium, is anti-inflammartory and relieves headaches
- Rosemary: protects the body from cancer and heart disease and stimulates hair growth
- Mint: is a palate cleanser, soothes stomaches and fights against memory loss
Recipe for What You'll Need
Glass & Pitcher
1/2 Cucumber (thinly slices)
1/2 -1 Lime (thinly sliced)
A few sprigs of mint
1 Stalk of Rosemary
Muddle
Ice & Water
How To Make It
Place the cucumber and lime in jug
Lightly crush your herbs with the muddle and add to the jug
Fill your pitcher with water and refrigerate for at least 12 hours
(you want your flavors to marry well)
Pour and enjoy.
*This refreshing drink will last for up to 2 days if you continue to top it off as needed*
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