Dawn
The latest thing that has caught peoples fancy in 2020 is to remain hydrated. Apparently a number of people have adopted this as their new year resolution. Thank goodness I don’t have to worry about that, I drink about 6-8 liters of water everyday. I have been used to this as even a little bit of dehydration can cause me to feel terrible.
People have suddenly ‘discovered’ coconut water, aloevera juice and cactus juice.These have been the source of natural medicine for centuries. But lets get to the cactus water – Cactus water is trending now as it provides all the electrolytes the body needs and athletes consume it by the tank loads. It is the biggest thing to hit the natural beverage market apparently.
Cactus water is made from the juice of prickly pears. Apparently you have to cut the fruit in half and add it to a pan of water , aloww it to boil for 3- 45 miniutes and extract the tea. This tea/water can be stored in the fridge for up to three days says one health column Google suggested I read.
The antioxidants in the cactus fruits can take care of the free radicals that float around in our body causing cellular damage, chronic inflammation etc.
This drink provides a good quantity of potassium and Magnesium which help in electrolyte balance, heart function and muscle control.
Aloe vera juice has been recommended for centuries for ulcerative coitus by advocates of natural medicine for centuries . Studies have proved that cactus water has helped slow down this condition. Cactus water like aloevera juice is excellent skin tonic when applied directly on the skin. It is said to reduce the scar marks too in the long run.
Cactus water is also touted to help in liver damage and type 2 diabetes. However, there isn’t enough research done to prove this and treatment for these ailments per say.
Is there anything new under the sun – everything new is just an old practice packaged and presented in a newer and more expensive form.
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Have you ever eaten or tasted cactus fruit?
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Are you one of those people who have resolved to drink more water this year?
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I already drink a lot of water
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We have a massive growth of cactus (prickly pears) around our property. The fruit are so prickly that you have to wear thick pvc gloves. To eat the fruit fresh, cut it in half using fork to hold it down while cutting it with a sharp knife. Scoop the sweet flesh with a spoon.
That is true, they are called prickly pears for a reason. That is a great tip Country Mama. Thanks for sharing.
I am a victim of dehydration My blood pressure pills does that to me. I have decided to drink water regularly although I do not fee thirsty
Cactus water seems a new fad. Must check on it.
If you have problems with drinking enough water flavored water could help. Cactus fruit water is just that with a few more electrolytes and vitamins,
Very interesting and I have not had cactus anything
These fads come and go because selling plain water is no fun.
Good and interesting post I have never seen cactus fruit but will take your word for it.
Very interesting read! I have tried prickly pear jam, but never the water. Staying hydrated is something vital, but it’s difficult sometimes to find the right balance between enough and too much water, as even water in excess could have sme negative consequences.
I drink a lot of water every day.
That is an excellent habit.
I take more 8 glass of water even in winter
8 glass with an average of 200ml puts you at 1600 mls of water. Most people go by that measure.