My cucumber juice recipe with parsley, apple and lemon is so refreshing on a hot summer day. It’s perfect for incorporating into your weekly routine, and additionally great for detoxing. I know it doesn’t sound very tropical but both cucumbers and parsley grow year round here in Hawai‘i. Right now I’m on a brief juice/spring water/tea fast. I also have abundant amounts of cucumber and parsley so I decided to this juice combination a try. Below I have listed more information about the beneficial health effects of this cucumber parsley juice recipe.
Benefits of cucumber juice
The cucumber juice will re-hydrate you and is a wonderful natural diuretic. Hair and nail growth is also promoted because cucumber has a lot of silicon and sulphur and other trace elements. Cucumber juice also has a lot of potassium which helps maintain healthy skin and flexibility in the muscles. Additionally, it can promote weight loss, help with acne, arthritis, eczema, fever, kidney disorders, etc. Also, cucumber is a good source of folate, Vitamin C and K.
Benefits of parsley juice
Parsley is an herb and the juice is highly concentrated. It should not be taken in doses more than 1-2 ounces. It contains a lot of chlorophyll, (esp Vitamins A and C), calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and sulfur. Moreover, the juice of parsley is very cleansing, and it has been known to help adrenal and thyroid function, blood vessel health, the kidneys, bladder, the liver, and the eyes. Parsely helps with the female endocrine system and can help relieve cramps. It also helps with weight loss (like many juices).
If you are looking for similar juice recipes, try my other juice recipes: cucumber cabbage juice, carrot apple beet ginger juice, and everything green juice.
Recipe for cucumber parsley juice
Yield: one 16 oz pint
Ingredients:
- cucumber (peeled if waxed or non-organic)
- small apple
- medium bunch of fresh parsley
- ⅛ to ¼ large lemon (skin and seeds removed)
Steps:
- wash everything thoroughly
- juice cucumber and parsley by alternating putting them in the blender
- add lemon to the juicer and then apple
- enjoy!
References:
Blauer, Stephen. (1989). The Juicing Book. Garden City Park, New York: Avery Publishing Group Inc.
LaLanne, Elaine, & Benyo, Richard. (1992). Total Juicing. New York, New York: Penguin Group.
Walker, Norman W. (1978). Fresh Vegetable and Fruit Juices: What’s missing in your body? Prescott, AZ: Norwalk Press.
Wow, who would have guessed that cucumber and cabbage are so important for good body functions. Well done on those recipes!
Another recipe said add 200 ml of water
To each their own! Thanks for reading : )