Banish a Bloated Belly with this Sassy Water Recipe

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Flatten your bloated belly with this refreshing drink recipe! The added ingredients are not just for added flavor, they actually serve an important purpose to zap bloating and help you feel more hydrated and energized throughout the day.

Ingredients:

2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups)

1 teaspoon freshly sliced ginger root

1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced

1 medium lemon, sliced

12 mint leaves

 Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher.
2. Chill in the refrigerator and let flavors blend overnight.
3. Drink entire pitcher the next day.
4. Remake for the next day.

Per serving this recipe contains 51 calories, .4 g fat (.1 g sat, 0 g trans), 0 g cholesterol, 67 mg sodium, 12.2 g carbohydrates, 1.7 g dietary fiber, 5.0 g sugar, 2.1 g protein