This refreshing and healthy recipe is a crisp way to cool down in warm weather.
Though it might sound unappealing to make a drink out of a vegetable, it’s actually pretty tasty and a great way to get a serving of veggies. Cucumbers are mainly composed of water, but still pack a good source of vitamins and folic acid. Magnesium, silica and potassium are found on the skin of a cucumber, and they also have vitamin K which aids in bone mass and in keeping healthy, glowing skin. They’re also low in calories and rich in vitamins A, C, and E. This cucumber drink recipe is quick and requires a minimal amount of ingredients.
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Try it for yourself and let me know what you think?!
Ingredients:
1-2 cucumbers
crushed ice
1 1/2 quart of water
3 limes
Directions:
– Pour 1/2 quart of water into blender. Chop up cucumber and blend until its pureed.
– Pour the pureed cucumber into the remaining quart of water and add the crushed ice.
– Squeeze in the limes and add sugar to taste, depending on how sweet you want your drink.
– Blend a bit more if desired.
