Apple & Cucumber Juice
Cucumbers, lemons and apples are incredibly alkalizing, bringing your body back to it’s natural pH in just a few minutes and works best on an empty stomach. This juice is perfect for those feeling overheated or dehydrated throughout the day. The high amount of thiamine, also makes this combination perfect for those who are suffering from depression, anxiety and stress.
Servings: 1 (8oz)
128 calories per serving
Ingredients
- 1 Cucumber, 300g
- 1 Apple (granny smith), 167g
- Lemon, wedge or slice 7g
- 1 Cup mint, loosely packed 25g
* This chart graphically shows where this juice will be most beneficial.
| Calories kcal | 254 | 13% |
| Calories Juiced kcal | 128 | 6% |
| Protein g | 4 | 7% |
| Fat g | 1 | 1% |
| Carbs g | 38 | 13% |
| Fiber g | 8 | 34% |
| Sugars g | 21 | 85% |
| Vitamin C mg | 16.41 | 27% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) mg | 3.83 | 256% |
| Riboflavin mg | 0.21 | 12% |
| Niacin mg | 0.93 | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 mg | 0.22 | 11% |
| Folate µg | 50.00 | 13% |
| Vitamin A µg | 76.00 | 13% |
| Vitamin E mg | 0.40 | 1% |
| Vitamin K µg | 54.70 | 68% |
| Calcium mg | 119 | 12% |
| Iron mg | 2 | 13% |
| Magnesium mg | 68 | 19% |
| Phosphorus mg | 111 | 11% |
| Potassium mg | 794 | 23% |
| Sodium mg | 16 | 1% |
| Zinc mg | 1 | 6% |
Vitamin K
Required for: Bone building and repair, blood clotting and preventing heavy menstrual bleeding
Deficiency symptoms: Easy bruising, osteoporosis and heaving menstrual bleeding
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Required for: Carbohydrate digestion and energy production, heart and cardiovascular function, the nervous system and mental clarity and memory
Deficiency Symptoms: Depression, poor memory and concentration, fatigue, headaches, sensitivity to noise and pain, indigestion and constipation
