Cucumber Lime & Mint Juice
Nothing quite beats the refreshing taste of cucumber and apple. The hint of lime and mint gives this juice a delicious kick and is best served with ice. This juice is packed full of vitamin K which makes it perfect for bones and teeth as well as blood circulation. Better blood circulation will help those who suffer from easy bruising, muscle cramps and varicose veins. This juice is also ideal for those who suffer from fatigue and depression as it helps increase low levels of serotonin.
Servings: 1 (8oz)
134 calories per serving
Ingredients
- 1 Whole cucumber, 300g
- Mint, loosely packed 50g
- 1/2 Lime juice 22g
- 1 Apple (golden delicious), 169g
This chart graphically shows where this juice will be most beneficial.
| Calories kcal | 262 | 13% |
| Calories Juiced kcal | 134 | 7% |
| Protein g | 3 | 7% |
| Fat g | 1 | 1% |
| Carbs g | 39 | 13% |
| Fiber g | 8 | 31% |
| Sugars g | 22 | 89% |
| Vitamin C mg | 23.00 | 38% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) mg | 0.14 | 9% |
| Riboflavin mg | 0.21 | 13% |
| Niacin mg | 0.91 | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 mg | 0.25 | 12% |
| Folate µg | 51.00 | 13% |
| Vitamin A µg | 73.50 | 12% |
| Vitamin E mg | 0.44 | 1% |
| Vitamin K µg | 52.55 | 66% |
| Calcium mg | 122 | 12% |
| Iron mg | 2 | 13% |
| Magnesium mg | 69 | 20% |
| Phosphorus mg | 110 | 11% |
| Potassium mg | 779 | 22% |
| Sodium mg | 18 | 1% |
| Zinc mg | 1 | 6% |
| Water | 463 | 12504% |
Vitamin C
Required for: Immunity, heart and cardiovascular health, development of sex hormones, stress management, health and repair of skin and effective wound healing
Deficiency Symptoms: Frequent infections, poor wound healing, skin complaints, fatigue and listlessness, depression, easy bruising, bleeding gums and varicose veins
Vitamin K
Required for: Bone building and repair, blood clotting and preventing heavy menstrual bleeding
Deficiency symptoms: Easy bruising, osteoporosis and heaving menstrual bleeding
