Anti-Cancer Cucumber Watermelon Juice

This is the BEST cucumber juice recipe! It’s an anti-cancer cucumber, watermelon, and basil juice that tastes like a cucumber lemonade. It’s light, refreshing, and contains powerful healing properties.

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Why I Love This Juice!

This is my favorite summer drink! The bright, fresh flavors of all the fruits, vegetables, and herbs marry perfectly into a powerhouse drink that not only fuels my body but tastes amazing. As a cancer survivor, it’s important to me to drink fresh juice often to promote healing. Between meals, drinking cucumber watermelon juice provides a fantastic dose of extra nutrients the body needs.

Below are my top 5 reasons for loving this delicious watermelon, apple, cucumber juice!

✓ Cucumber provides antioxidants such as flavonoids and lignans
✓ Watermelon supplies lycopene and antioxidants
✓ Basil for unique plant compounds that most people never think to add to juice
✓ Lime for vitamin C and brightness
✓ Just enough apple to balance the flavors without making it sugary

Benefits of Cucumber Juice

We know that vitamins and minerals help the body build its natural defenses against disease by providing essential nutrients. We juice because juicing floods the bloodstream with nutrients.

Cucumber, watermelon, apple, basil, and lime provide hydration, lycopene, quercetin, vitamin C, and powerful plant antioxidants that help support healthy cells and overall wellness. Here’s a breakdown of how each ingredient impacts the body:

• Cucumbers contain a host of vitamins and minerals, are incredibly hydrating (they’re made up of around 95% water), and they’re very low in caloric density.
• Watermelon contains lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. It’s also very high in water content. Consuming watermelon regularly can aid in weight management and support cardiovascular health.
• Basil is a terrific source of Vitamin K and contains many natural anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial essential oils. It can help reduce stress and aid in managing blood sugar levels.
• Limes & lemons are low in sugar and high in Vitamin C. They’re also known to help prevent kidney stones and enhance skin health.
• Apples are incredibly nutritious. They contain pectin, a soluble fiber that is great for gut health, while also helping to lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and regulate blood sugar.

The Best Juicer for Cucumber Juice

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Cucumber Juice Recipe

First, peel the citrus and remove the watermelon from the rind. It is not necessary to remove the cucumber skin or the apple core. You will want the nutrients from these.

Next, juice all 5 ingredients together. To achieve a stronger lemonade flavor, add more lime, or a combination of oranges, lemons, and limes.

Finally, check the consistency. If you prefer, you can double-strain the juice to remove more pulp. If serving, feel free to garnish with a sprig of mint or basil and pour over ice, but avoid using too much ice as this will dilute the juice.

I hope you enjoy this refreshing, delicious, anti-cancer watermelon, apple, and cucumber juice with fresh basil and limes! It’s the perfect summer drink to keep us all feeling hydrated, healthy, and happy!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What cucumbers should I use? You can use any variety. English cucumbers are mild and without too many seeds; Japanese cucumbers are also popular for juicing due to their sweet profile. Any garden cucumber will do, or if purchasing from the store, I recommend buying organic.
2. What if my cucumbers taste bitter? Sometimes this depends on the variety of cucumber. However, one trick is to cut a cucumber in half, and rub the middles together until they “froth” for about a minute or so, then rinse. This helps to remove some of the bitterness.
3. Should I wash my produce before juicing? Yes, give the produce a good wash or rinse since you will be using some of the skin in the juicer. Purchase organic when possible to eliminate the risk of unwanted pesticide residue and toxins.
4. What kind of apples should I use? Use any that you like! Most apples will naturally sweeten your drink, but if you prefer a more tart juice, try Granny Smith apples.
5. How long can I refrigerate juice? Drink within 24 hours to maintain the nutrient profile. After this, the juice will begin to break down.
6. Can I substitute cucumber watermelon juice for a meal? Juicing should not be used as a meal replacement. It’s best when used as a supplement to your diet and to promote healing between regularly scheduled, nutritious meals. Consult with your Doctor before ascribing to any trending juice fasting.

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