Cucumber Smoothie

Cucumber smoothie is ideal for dieting and just healthy eating. This summer I was covered by a wave of recipes for various smoothies and compotes. I usually eat fresh vegetables and fruits, but this summer I decided to experiment a little. And that really got me carried away. Not only are smoothies extremely useful, but it's also very convenient - ready breakfast in 5-10 minutes. And nothing else is needed. I have already posted three recipes for strawberry smoothies, kiwi and honeysuckle. In the near future I plan to post two more smoothie recipes with blueberries and apricots.

Maria

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Kefir

400

Cucumbers

Dill (small bundle)

Parsley (small bundle)

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 29 % 2 g

Fats 14 % 1 g

Carbohydrates 57 % 4 g

32 kcal

GI: 100 / 0 / 0

Step-by-step cooking

Cooking time: 20 min

Step 1:
Prepare the ingredients. To make smoothies from cucumbers, we will need: kefir of any fat content, cucumbers, a few sprigs of dill and parsley.
Step 2:
Wash cucumbers, dry and cut into small pieces.
Step 3:
Wash the dill and parsley, shake off the water. Chop the greens coarsely with a knife.
Step 4:
Put cucumbers and dill with parsley in a blender bowl. Pour the cooled kefir.
Step 5:
Beat the mass until smooth. Pour the finished smoothie into glasses and serve it to the table. Enjoy your meal!

This is a basic recipe for making smoothies from cucumbers. In general, there are many variants of this drink. Its taste can be varied by adding various herbs (especially basil and cilantro), and instead of greens, you can add various berries or fruits. Usually fruits such as apple, pear, banana are added. Cucumbers and pineapples go well together.

The benefits of smoothies are undeniable. Many studies have shown that a diet that includes fresh fruit reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. They are a good and natural source of many heart-protective nutrients, such as vitamin C, folic acid and potassium. There is also evidence that fruits containing flavonoids (pigments that give fruits a variety of colors), for example, red apples, oranges, grapefruits, blueberries, can also protect against cardiovascular diseases.

Vegetable cocktails also have beneficial properties. Most of these smoothies contain calcium, omega-3 fatty acids and proteins. The quantity and quality of nutrients depends entirely on what ingredients you add to your drink.