Cucumber is a familiar vegetable and can be used to prepare many different dishes. It is also an ideal ingredient for making nutritious drinks.
Many drinks made from cucumber not only help purify the body, supplement vitamins and minerals but also improve the skin.
Housewives can refer to 2 suggestions for delicious drinks from cucumber to drink every day, bringing many health benefits.
Cucumber water with lemon and mint
Cucumber juice mixed with lemon and mint is a harmonious combination of the refreshing taste of cucumber, the slight sourness of lemon and the aroma of mint. This drink is quite easy to drink and has a cooling effect, helps purify the body and aids digestion.
To make the above drink, housewives need to prepare 1 cucumber, 1 lemon, a few fresh mint leaves, 1 liter of filtered water and a little honey.
Wash the cucumber, slice it thinly and leave the skin on to retain its high nutritional content. Slice or squeeze the lemon and add the cucumber, lemon and mint leaves to the pitcher.
Add a little filtered water to the bottle, stir well and leave in the refrigerator for about 1 - 2 hours to cool. When serving, you can add a little honey if you want the drink to be slightly sweet.
Cucumber Apple Smoothie
Cucumber and apple smoothie is a great choice for those who want to supplement vitamins and minerals. Apples have a slightly sweet taste and are rich in fiber, making them more attractive and easier to drink.
Combining cucumber and apple will give you a delicious, nutritious smoothie to help keep housewives' skin bright and their bodies full of energy.
To make this drink, housewives need 1 cucumber, 1 apple, 1/2 cup of coconut water or unsweetened fresh milk, juice of half a lemon and honey.
Wash the cucumber and apple, cut into small pieces. You can peel the apple if you want, but it is best to leave the skin on to get the most nutrients.
Add cucumber and apple to blender, add coconut water or milk and blend until smooth.
Add lemon juice and a little honey to taste and pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately to retain nutrients and fresh flavor.