As you welcome summer and the abundance it brings, one of the best things you can do for your immune health is find a moment to sit down and relax with a delicious, nutritious, and refreshing drink.
What better way to support your mental and physical well being than to take a few minutes to appreciate the day while enjoying something you know is supporting your best health.
My cucumber shake is a wonderful alternative to the typical sugar- laden summer soft drinks that are so harmful to the body.
The vitamin A in cucumber supports the immune system while the vitamin K aids in bone health.
Both the cucumber and basil are loaded with antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory properties in addition to an alkalizing effect on the body, helping to bring it into balance.
The lime juice provides additional immune support and detoxification benefits.
As with all my recipes, I encourage you to make it your own by playing with the ingredients until they are to your liking. No rules apply!
Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 cucumber, washed and peeled and cut into small pieces
Handful basil
3 tablespoons lime juice
Ice cubes
Optional: more water, ½-1 avocado, mint, blueberries, ginger, turmeric, slice jalapeno
Directions:
1. Blend cucumber using tamper.
2. Add basil, lime juice, and ice cubes and blend.
3. Add any of the optional ingredients and blend.
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