Delicious Cucumber Smoothie

Smoothies are a great way to get the necessary fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients that the body needs. It also hydrates, aids in digestion, and cleanse the organs. For example, cucumbers can lower your sugar, help with weight loss, and has antioxidants for the skin. Combining cucumbers in your smoothies also help with protecting the function of the brain. Cucumbers have potassium and lower your blood pressure.

Adding green fruits to your cucumber smoothies such as green grapes will add more flavor and health benefits. Grapes also have potassium that lowers your blood pressure and reduces your cholesterol.  It protects the brain and the heart. In addition, grapes have vitamin K, vitamin C, and magnesium. Another fruit that contains vitamin C is limes. Limes protect the heart, lowers sugar levels, and helps with weight loss. Here is the recipe for making this cucumber smoothie.

Ingredients:

1 Cucumber

1 bag of green grapes

16- 24 oz of water

1 lime

First, wash and peel one cucumber. Second, slice the cucumber in small slices. Third, wash and remove the stems of the green grapes. Then, wash and slice one lime. Add water, grapes, cucumbers, and lime juice in a blender. Last, blend until everything has a smooth texture. Serve immediately. This smoothie serves three or four people. Here are more resources about grapes, limes, and cucumbers. 

7 Health Benefits of Cucumber:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-cucumber#section8

Health Benefits of Cucumbers:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/health-benefits-of-cucumbers_b_8231704

Benefits of Grapes:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-grapes#section7

Lime Water Benefits:
https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/lime-water-benefits