Water with cucumber slices

Anybody ever try this?
It was at a spa I recently went to and a coworker is drinking it so I thought Id try it for a few days.

Its supposed to be really good for your skin and also is a natural diuretic.

Pretty delish too!!

really?? i dunno..i like water on it's own(or w/lemon) & cucumbers on its own lol. but it sounds refreshing! just refreshing & weird at the same time lol. guess i'll give it a try??? hmm...i'm just not a fan of anything floating in my drink..

eta: wouldn't u get the same effects of eating a cucumber??

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Posted by jtgarsik

really?? i dunno..i like water on it's own(or w/lemon) & cucumbers on its own lol. but it sounds refreshing! just refreshing & weird at the same time lol. guess i'll give it a try??? hmm...i'm just not a fan of anything floating in my drink..

eta: wouldn't u get the same effects of eating a cucumber??

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I usually drink my water with only lemon but I think it looks cool too I suppose you would get the same effects as eating a cucumber but I dont eat cucumbers very often...

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Posted by Bride908

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Posted by jtgarsik

really?? i dunno..i like water on it's own(or w/lemon) & cucumbers on its own lol. but it sounds refreshing! just refreshing & weird at the same time lol. guess i'll give it a try??? hmm...i'm just not a fan of anything floating in my drink..

eta: wouldn't u get the same effects of eating a cucumber??

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I usually drink my water with only lemon but I think it looks cool too I suppose you would get the same effects as eating a cucumber but I dont eat cucumbers very often...

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yea - i guess putting it in water will keep u drinking down the benefits rather than making sure it's always a part of what ur eating.. and it does look pretty

when my mom peels the skin off cucumbers she rubs the skin peels on her face (obv the cold wet side)....ive done it before...it's refreshing. i have no idea if if does much or not but both my gma and mom do this so i didn't question it.

i did see a food network show with a chef making a juice...here's the recipe (which i havent tried)

Ingredients
2 English cucumbers
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups water
Special equipment: cheesecloth
Directions
Peel the cucumbers, saving the peels. Grate cucumber flesh on a box grater. In a medium saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. When sugar dissolves, add the grated cucumber and simmer until cucumber is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

In a blender, puree reserved cucumber peel and cucumber syrup until smooth. Line a strainer with cheese cloth over a bowl. Strain cucumber mixture. Gather cheesecloth in 1 hand to squeeze out all of the juice. Chill until cool, about 1 hour. Serve in glasses over ice.

i did read on a couple sites to make sure the cucumber isn't waxed(and if it is wash thoroughly) & to always leave the peel on if that helps

hmmm we now have 2 cucumber regimens and no idea what they do!!!