Watercress and Cucumber Smoothie
Ingredients to make Watercress and Cucumber Smoothie:
- 1 bunch of watercress
- 1 piece of Cucumber
- 1 piece of green apple
- 1 piece of Lemon
How to make Watercress and Cucumber Smoothie:
- To make our detox juice, wash and disinfect the watercress, cucumber, apple and lemon. Once they are clean, we separate the cress leaves from the largest branches. And if you are not very used to the taste of green juices, you can briefly submerge the watercress in boiling water, thirty seconds will suffice to reduce its bitter taste.
- Cut the cucumber with everything and peel into not very thick slices, in this way we facilitate the blending process, whether you make the green juice in a blender, or in a juice extractor. Among other benefits, cucumber contains a large amount of vitamin C and K, which is why it helps us as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and to maintain healthy skin.
- Cut the apple into slices without removing the skin, as this is a great source of fiber. Diets high in fiber have been shown to have a significant impact in lowering bad cholesterol and helping to control hemorrhoids. Another of the properties of the apple are the flavonoids, which reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer.
- If you prepare this recipe in a juicer, quickly introduce all the chopped vegetables, this way you can use more vegetables per serving, your body absorbs the nutrients quickly and your energy levels increase instantly. Blending this recipe is just as beneficial as you get more fiber per serving, nutrients and sugars are slowly absorbed by your body, which helps stabilize blood sugar levels (and keeps you full longer).
- Remember that the properties of watercress to lose weight are due to its good fiber and water content, which makes it a satiating, diuretic and purifying food. Serve the watercress and cucumber smoothie along with a few drops of lemon juice and enjoy instantly to take advantage of all the nutrients of this detox juice.
