Monday, May 07, 2007

Benefits of Cucumber Juice

Juicing offers many health benefits and is great for PCOS sufferers (find out why and get some more wonderful recipes from Colette Harris's PCOS Diet Book).

Meanwhile, try this juice recipe:

Cucumber Cooler

Half a cucumber, halved lengthways
3 carrots, peeled
3 celery stalks, tops trimmed off

Tip: Vegetable juices are great for overall health. At first it takes a little time to get used to the taste, but eventually you'll get there…. Just think of all those health benefits! Another tip is to mix your juice with a little natural apple juice (juice apples along with the veggies) to give it a sweeter taste.

Juice according to juice instructions and enjoy!

Fruit & Veggie Facts:
Cucumbers are a strong diuretic and may help lower blood pressure. Perfect for when you're retaining water.
Celery contains compounds called pthalides which helps regular blood pressure. Also a good diuretic.
Carrots are great for the skin and eyes.

Let me know what you think and feel free to add your own favorite juicing recipes