(SERVES 2)
½ CUCUMBER
1 APPLE
2 LIMES (WITH RIND)
KNOB OF GINGER
1 PINT WATER
PREPARATION & METHOD
Wash all ingredients. Put all ingredients into a juicer
(doesn’t matter what order), I use THIS ONE. I leave the rind on the lime as it really adds a nice sharpness; be sure to scrub the rind really well before juicing. Add water. Drink. NB: This tastes
amazing chilled in the fridge.
THE HEALTH BIT
Cucumber is great for alleviating digestive problems like
heartburn, acidity, gastritis or even ulcers. It contains an enzyme called
Erepsin which aids the digestion of protein. Plus they’re super, super low in calories.
Apples have lots of Vitamin C which aids collagen production.
You need collagen to aid wound-healing and to keep your skin healthy and
glowing.
Lime has an irresistible scent which causes your mouth to
water, aiding primary digestion. The fragrant oils in lime stimulate the
digestive system and increase secretion of digestive juices, bile and acids.
Ginger is an excellent carminative (a substance which
promotes the elimination of intestinal gas) and intestinal spasmolytic (a
substance which relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract). It also has
antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory
compounds, and direct anti-inflammatory effects.
THIS JUICE IS GREAT FOR A SLUGGISH DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AND/OR
BLOATING. IT’S ALSO GREAT FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO GIVE THEIR TASTEBUDS A
KICK-START.
THE TASTE BIT
Cucumber in juices can be a bit overpowering (although I love
it) but not in this one! The cucumber adds freshness, while the apple adds a
sweet hint and the lime juice, lime rind and ginger give it a seriously spicy,
zesty kick. It would probably taste good with tequila in it!
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