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Cucumber Juice Recipe

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6 cups Water
2 Cucumbers
1 lemon juice and zest
2 tablespoons fresh mint

Cucumber Juice Recipe

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  • 5 Minutes
  • Serves 3
  • Easy

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Cucumber Juice Recipe For Weight Loss

Okay, so we’ve tried some great savory and sweet dishes in the past few weeks. And they have been amazing, but not all of them were that healthy. I want you to feel good but I want you to stay healthy as well.

That is why today I have brought you a healthy dish. A beverage you might think isn’t that great and even boring. But, my friends, you will change your mind after you try this amazing Cucumber Juice recipe.

So, without further ado, let’s take a sip of our cucumber juice and take a step toward the many health benefits of this cucumber juice recipe.

Why Cucumber Juice Recipe is Healthy?

That’s a great question. We often hear that cucumber juice is “good for your health”, “great for weight loss”, “amazing for healthy skin”. But how does one vegetable have so many benefits?

Well, it’s all in the chemistry. There are some nutrients that are very important for our body. They’re like fuel for our body and without them, it doesn’t work properly. Vegetables happen to have a lot of these nutrients and that is why your mother always tells you to eat your veggies.

Cucumbers, in particular, have some pretty good amounts of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. These help our bodies stay strong and healthy.

One of the most prominent effects of this cucumber juice recipe is “hydration”. Cucumber is 98% water and therefore, it’s great for hydrating your body. Plus, it really refreshes your mind on a hot day.

Cucumbers are also rich in “Potassium”. It’s an electrolyte that helps lower blood pressure. But that’s just the start, cucumber juice contains antioxidants. These are substances that help prevent some major diseases like diabetes, heart diseases, eye degeneration, and Alzheimer’s. 

Besides these, cucumber juice has vitamin B, which keeps your skin healthy and gives it a healthy complexion. They are also rich in vitamin K, which gives you healthy and strong bones. It also keeps your tissues healthy and helps in blood clotting. 

Is Cucumber Juice Good For Weight Loss?

I will not say it can magically make you lose weight, but it does help a lot. With a proper diet and daily exercise, you can surely have a healthy and slim body.

Cucumber juice is high in nutrients but has low fat and calories. If you scratch out the sodas and other beverages (that have high calories) from your diet, you can see a difference in your body. 

You can take it every morning for a refreshing start to your day. It will also provide you with the energy and nutrients you’ll need for the day. It will take time and hard work but in the end, it will be all worth it.

It also helps keep your digestive system healthy. And a healthy digestive system means better metabolism. This will also help you reduce body fats.

A glimpse at History

You are probably thinking what can I say about the history of a pretty common and simple dish. Well, there are a few things to see. The most interesting thing is the use of cucumbers in history.

Cucumber juice was traditionally used in the treatment of respiratory tract inflammation and lingering cough. Along with that, it was also used to relieve rashes and burns.

Tips

Just a few more things. Mint and lemon juice add more flavor, refreshment, and nutrients to the cucumber juice recipe. It’s best to take your juice fresh but if you’re making it in advance make sure to freeze it in an airtight container and use it within 24 hours. 

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Steps

1
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Peel the cucumbers and chop them into large pieces. Put these cucumbers, lemon juice, lemon zest, and mint in a blender. Blend for about 3 minutes or until the juice is smooth.

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Take a large bowl and a strainer. Pour the cucumber juice through the strainer into the bowl. Move the juice with a spatula to get it through the strainer. Once all the juice is strained, discard the solid pieces in the strainer.
Enjoy fresh cucumber juice.

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Karen Comstock

Karen Comstock's culinary career began early, inspired by his Southern Italian parents and their love and respect for quality and tradition. After graduating from the Culinary Institute, Karen sought opportunities to further improve her creativity.

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