The cucumber is one of the most popular vegetables. Especially in summer it is in great demand as a fresh and low-calorie snack. However, it is not only suitable for preparing salads, but is also a healthy component of a green smoothie or can quench thirst in the form of juice. To make the juice, the cucumber must be juiced.

Cucumber juice combines well with other fruits

Why are cucumbers so healthy?

Cucumbers are very low in calories due to their high water content and are always a light snack. They are among the alkaline foods and therefore contribute to balancing our acid-base balance in the body. They are easily digested and help dehydrate the body. They can also help lower blood sugar levels.

components of cucumber

A portion of 100 g cucumber contains only 12 kcal with 0.2 g fat and the water content is over 90%. Valuable ingredients include:

  • Potassium 160 mg
  • iron 0.2 mg
  • Calcium 15 mg
  • Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E and K

Juice cucumber

One or more cucumbers are juiced for a refreshing cucumber drink. If possible, you should use organic products. Organic cucumbers do not have to be peeled because no pesticides or other chemical agents were used in their cultivation.

  1. Wash the cucumber thoroughly under running water.
  2. If it is not an organic cucumber, peel the vegetables with a vegetable peeler.
  3. Divide the cucumber into large pieces, you do not have to remove the seeds.
  4. Now you can squeeze the vegetables in the electric juicer.
  5. Catch the juice.
  6. Season the juice to your taste with pepper, salt and some fresh dill.

Anyone who frequently consumes homemade vegetable or fruit juices should consider purchasing an electric vegetable juicer. Working with this device is easy. Any vegetable or fruit can be quickly and easily juiced into a healthy juice meal.

Tip for the hobby gardener:
If a large number of cucumbers are ripe at once in the summer, cucumber juice can also be frozen in portions in suitable containers. You can use ice cubes made from cucumber juice in other juices or in cocktails as a special eye-catcher.

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