Lemon cucumber water to keep me hydrated
By Macy
@almostoveryou (4805)
Philippines
March 26, 2024 12:19am CST
The local weather bureau has declared that the dry season is officially here. We may call this season "summer" although we really only have two seasons here in my side of the tropics - the wet season and the dry season.
We are currently here in our provincial home and will be staying here until Easter Sunday. It's hotter in here compared to our apartment in the city. I've prepared a jug of lemon cucumber water to keep me hydrated. There's air-conditioning downstairs but I prefer to be here upstairs where there are four large windows for ventilation.
Later in the afternoon, we will drive to a mall for dinner. I'd like a nice coconut shake to go with my meal.
What do you prefer to drink on super hot days?
* Image by el_duderino123 from Pixabay
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@psanasangma (7281)
• India
26 Mar
Best one for summer. I heard that it also helps in losing weight
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@UmiNoor (4522)
• Malaysia
26 Mar
@psanasangma Perhaps it does contribute somewhat to losing weight because people do go to saunas to lose weight. So perhaps being in a hot weather do contribute to a bit of weight loss? But I suspect it's probably just water weight.
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@almostoveryou (4805)
• Philippines
27 Mar
Water it is indeed. This lemon cucumber water doesn't have any sugar or sweetener. I like it as it is.
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@almostoveryou (4805)
• Philippines
21 May
@nawala123 Thanks for the tip. I drink the right amount of water and balance that with electrolytes and watery fruits. I go out when absolutely necessary.
@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
15 May
Drink more water and avoid outdoor activity
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
26 Mar
That is accurate. At lunchtime, I experienced lightheadedness and headaches, and I am WFH. My blood pressure and blood sugar levels were both within normal ranges. I turned on our air conditioning to cool things down after drinking a little and noticed that, surprisingly, things improved. Thus, I assume that today's weather had an impact on me.
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@almostoveryou (4805)
• Philippines
27 Mar
Preventative measures are best. Before we go drive on a hot day, we drink Pocari Sweat or Gatorade. It seems to help us avoid heat exhaustion.
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@almostoveryou (4805)
• Philippines
27 Mar
Other dried fruits can be added to cold water as well.
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@LadyDuck (471968)
• Switzerland
27 Mar
@almostoveryou I also add lemon or lime, never orange slices.
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@almostoveryou (4805)
• Philippines
27 Mar
I like sparkling water too. I can add lemon or lime to it or orange slices.
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@JESSY3236 (20046)
• United States
26 Mar
That sounds good. I usually drink sparkling water.
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@almostoveryou (4805)
• Philippines
27 Mar
Sounds good. I'm glad to know people like lemon drinks too.
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@UmiNoor (4522)
• Malaysia
27 Mar
@almostoveryou It has to be cold to make the water more delicious. The tip about removing the lemon seeds is very useful. I didn't know that. Should try doing that if I ever want to drink lemon water. Is it better to make it cold in the fridge or to put ice in the water to make it cold? Is there a difference, you think?
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@almostoveryou (4805)
• Philippines
27 Mar
It can taste bitter if lemon seeds aren't removed, so I make sure to remove them first before putting in the lemon slices. Some people add honey or sugar to lemon water. I like mine plain but really cold.
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@almostoveryou (4805)
• Philippines
27 Mar
@UmiNoor I like to make it cold in the fridge first and then drink it from a glass with ice cubes. Another way is to make it in a jug with both cold water and ice cubes. Oh so refreshing! I refill the water only once or twice and then throw the lemon and cucumber slices when all the liquid is consumed. It tastes really bad on the third refill. 
@almostoveryou (4805)
• Philippines
27 Mar
Fresh lemonade can be really refreshing!
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@LindaOHio (181177)
• United States
26 Mar
I drink water or Diet Coke. Have a good day.
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@almostoveryou (4805)
• Philippines
27 Mar
Sounds good, Linda. Have a good day or night!
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@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
15 May
I fell hot too in Indonesia. We should take more water to keep our body well hydrated
@almostoveryou (4805)
• Philippines
2 Apr
Tea is good any day! I drink it hot and cold. What kind of tea flavors do you like?
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@almostoveryou (4805)
• Philippines
2 Apr
@grenery8 I guess I wouldn't mind having tea with you.
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@grenery8 (11050)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
2 Apr
@almostoveryou fruit flavours in the morning and mint/green tea/black tea in the afternoon
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