Cucumber Juice Recipes

Cucumber juice in the diet is one of the most beneficial juices to improve and maintain healthy skin, nails and hair. Cucumbers have extremely high water content and are a popular vegetable for juice recipes.

Most store bought cucumbers are covered in a protective wax, which needs to be removed for juicing. The nutrients are primarily in the skin so for maximum benefit it is best to juice fresh organic cucumbers.

Cucumber juice is rich in potassium, silica, manganese, sulfur, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate and chlorophyll.

It is an alkaline vegetable which strengthens connective tissue, helps to dissolve kidney stones, and is especially useful in cleansing sugar from the body. Cucumber juice in the diet is traditionally used for: acne, arthritis, fluid retention, eczema, high blood pressure, hair loss, and weight loss.

Try the following free recipes and drink immediately for maximum benefit.

MINT/CUCUMBER JUICE

This juice is a great way to hydrate your body and moisturize your skin.

1 Cucumber

4 Mint leaves

1 Cup water

1/2 inch piece of ginger

1 Tsp curd

A few coriander leaves

Blend all ingredients and mix well.

FRESH CUCUMBER JUICE

Cucumber contains potassium, which is used by the nervous system.

8 Large cucumbers

2 Cups water

1 Piece of fresh root ginger

Half tray of ice cubes

Blend all ingredients and serve immediately.

FRUIT/CUCUMBER JUICE

Juicing cucumbers is perfect for hot summer days as it is a recognized coolant for the body.

1 Watermelon

1 Cucumber

1 Liter Mineral Water

Mix all the ingredients together and blend.

CUCUMBER SOOTHER

Cucumber also contains Folic acid which helps prevent anemia.

5 Apples

2 Large carrots

1 Large stick of celery

1 Cucumber

GINGER CUCUMBER

Cucumber can give a juice recipe a refreshing, cool taste.

1 Cucumber

2 Sticks of Celery

1 Medium clove of Garlic

1 Inch of Root Ginger

BODY CLEANSER

Cucumbers are a great source of silica, which improves the complexion, giving you healthy beautiful skin.

4 Carrots

½ Cucumber

1 Beet

APPLE CUCUMBER JUICE

Cucumber is also good for liver problems.

1 Large cucumber

1 Apple

2 Tablespoons loosely chopped parsley

SKIN CLEANSER

Cucumber juice recipes are ideal for fluid only recovery

8 Apples

1 Cucumber

6 Sticks celery

CAPSICUM/CUCUMBER/GARLIC/BASIL JUICE

Cucumber stimulates urination.

1 Red capsicum

1 Green capsicum

1 Cucumber

2 Cloves garlic

Small handful of fresh basil

CUCUMBER AND CELERY HERB JUICE

Bright green juices are high in Vitamin C and a source of beta-carotene.

1 Inch piece fresh root ginger

1 Garlic clove

1 Small cucumber, chopped

1 Celery stalk with leaves, chopped

1 Teaspoon finely chopped rosemary

POPEYE'S BREAKFAST

Cucumber quality is primarily based on uniform shape, firmness and a dark green skin color.

1 Cup of spinach

3 Stalks of celery

2 Stalks of asparagus

1 Large tomato

1 Cucumber