Healthy Breakfast Cucumber and Lime Smoothie
Cucumber and Lime Smoothie PLUS Bonus Strawberry Smoothie
Healthy Breakfast Cucumber and Lime Smoothie. If you’re a person on the go … never have time to eat breakfast … or just want to make sure you get the recommended fruits and vegetables for the day, make yourself a smoothie or a juice. It’s a great way of ensuring you eat your fruits and vegetables while also assuring you get the recommended daily amounts of nutrients and vitamins.
This Healthy Breakfast Cucumber and Lime Smoothie is quick and easy to make, only 4 ingredients, full of vitamins and nutrients, will keep you satisfied until your next meal, and most importantly – SO TASTY !! And as a bonus smoothie, just add some strawberries to your blender – the taste is absolutely amazing. So blend these two up today and enjoy one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. 🙂
INGREDIENT BENEFITS
Cucumbers – packed with nutrients like vitamin K, vitamins B and C along with minerals like copper, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium
Lime – contain lots of vitamin C an important antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage; contain flavonois and antioxidants
Agave – is low in the glycemic index and therefore won’t cause your blood sugar levels to rise; contains fructans and saponins which have an anti-inflammatory function in a body; and it will boost the immune system
Mint Leaves – has very powerful antioxidant properties; excellent to manage blood sugar levels and treat skin conditions
Strawberries – an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese; also contain folate (vitamin B9) and potassium; are very rich in antioxidants and plant compounds, which may have benefits for heart health and blood sugar control
Healthy Breakfast Cucumber and Lime Smoothie
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Ingredients
2 Cucumbers, chopped and peeled
1/2 c fresh Lime Juice
2 tlbs Agave
handful of Mint
1 c Water
Ice
For Cucumber, Lime and Strawberry Smoothie
Use all ingredients but add 1/2 c Strawberries
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add ice to reach your desired consistency