Low in calories and high in water, these juices fill you up without weighing you down. Cucumber and watermelon do the heavy lifting while keeping the sugar in check.
Cucumber Mint Lime Juice
A light, hydrating juice that comes in under 100 calories a glass, with mint and lime making it taste like a proper treat.
Equipment
- 1 Juicer or blender and nut milk bag
- 1 Budget cold press juicer a great value alternative
- 1 Budget blender a great value alternative
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 1 green apple cored
- 1/2 lime peeled
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves
- 1 stalk celery
- 1/2 inch ginger peeled
Instructions
Juicer method
- Wash everything and core the apple.
- Juice the cucumber, celery and mint first, then the apple, ginger and lime.
- Stir and serve over ice straight away.
Blender method
- Blend everything with a splash of water until smooth.
- Strain through a nut milk bag and serve chilled.
Notes
Cucumber and celery are nearly all water, which is what makes this so light. The mint and lime do the work of making it taste like a treat rather than a chore. Nutrition is an estimate per glass.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glassCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gSodium: 35mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mg
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Watermelon Ginger Lime Juice
Cooling watermelon with a ginger kick, low in calories and high in water to keep you full and hydrated.
Equipment
- 1 Juicer or blender and sieve
- 1 Budget cold press juicer a great value alternative
- 1 Budget blender a great value alternative
Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1/2 inch ginger peeled
- 1/2 lime peeled
Instructions
Juicer method
- Cube the watermelon and peel the ginger and lime.
- Juice the watermelon, then the ginger and lime.
- Stir and pour over ice immediately.
Blender method
- Blend the watermelon, ginger and lime until smooth.
- Strain through a fine sieve if you want it thinner, and serve cold.
Notes
Watermelon is about 92 percent water, so a glass of this fills you up for very few calories. It's best in summer when watermelon is cheap and sweet. Nutrition is an estimate per glass.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glassCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mg
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So refreshing, perfect in this weather.
Summer in a glass. The ginger is a nice touch.