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.
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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.
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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.
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Celery Cucumber Lemon Juice
Celery, cucumber and green apple with lemon and a nub of ginger. Light, cold and crisp. This is the one I reach for when I want something clean that still tastes like an actual drink.
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Raspberry Cucumber Apple Juice
A light, bright-pink juice made with raspberries, cucumber and green apple that lands around 100 calories a glass.
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Tomato Celery Juice
A savoury, low-sugar juice that tastes like a fresh Bloody Mary base. Ripe tomatoes, celery, a little carrot and a squeeze of lemon, on the table in ten minutes.
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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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Celery Cucumber Lemon Juice
Celery, cucumber and green apple with lemon and a nub of ginger. Light, cold and crisp. This is the one I reach for when I want something clean that still tastes like an actual drink.
Equipment
- 1 Juicer or a high-speed blender
- 1 High-speed blender for the blender method
- 1 Budget cold press juicer a great value alternative
- 1 Budget blender a great value alternative
Ingredients
- 4 celery stalks, trimmed
- 1 large cucumber, roughly chopped
- 2 green apples, cored and quartered
- 1 lemon, peeled
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled
Instructions
Juicer method
- Wash everything. Trim the ends off the celery, top and tail the cucumber and cut it into chunks, core the apples and cut them into wedges, then peel the lemon and the ginger.
- Feed the celery, cucumber, apple, lemon and ginger through the juicer, finishing with the apple to push everything through.
- Stir, pour into two glasses over ice if you like, and drink straight away.
Blender method
- Wash everything, then prep it the same way: trim the celery, chop the cucumber, core and wedge the apples, and peel the lemon and ginger.
- Add everything to a high-speed blender with 100ml of cold water.
- Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth.
- Pour through a nut milk bag or fine-mesh sieve into a jug, squeezing the pulp to get the last of the juice, then serve.
Notes
Celery and cucumber are mostly water, so this stays light and low in sugar, and the green apple does the sweetening without tipping it over into dessert territory. The blender method keeps more of the fibre, so it comes out thicker. Thin it with a splash of cold water if you prefer it lighter.
Nutrition is an estimate per glass.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glassCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 25mg
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Raspberry Cucumber Apple Juice
A light, bright-pink juice made with raspberries, cucumber and green apple that lands around 100 calories a glass.
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
- 2 cups raspberries fresh or frozen both work
- 1 cucumber roughly chopped
- 1 green apple cored
- 1/2 lime peeled
Instructions
Juicer method
- Wash everything and core the apple.
- Juice the cucumber and apple first, then the raspberries, then the lime.
- Stir and serve over ice straight away.
Blender method
- Blend everything with a splash of cold water until smooth.
- Strain through a fine sieve or nut milk bag, then serve chilled.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glassCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 28mg
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Tomato Celery Juice
A savoury, low-sugar juice that tastes like a fresh Bloody Mary base. Ripe tomatoes, celery, a little carrot and a squeeze of lemon, on the table in ten minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Juicer masticating or centrifugal
- 1 High-speed blender for the blender method
- 1 Nut milk bag or fine-mesh sieve to strain the blender version
- 2 Airtight glass bottles for storing
- 1 Budget cold press juicer a great value alternative
- 1 Budget blender a great value alternative
Ingredients
Juice base
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, quartered
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 small carrot, scrubbed
- 1/2 lemon, peeled
To finish
- 1 pinch sea salt optional, to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper or cayenne optional, for a little heat
Instructions
Juicer method
- Wash the tomatoes, celery and carrot. Quarter the tomatoes and peel the lemon.
- Feed the tomatoes, celery and carrot through the juicer, alternating the celery with the softer tomato so nothing gets stuck.
- Stir in the lemon juice. Squeeze the peeled half over the finished juice, or feed it through the juicer with the rest.
- Season with salt and a pinch of black pepper if you like, then serve over ice.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight bottle in the fridge and drink within 24 hours. Shake well before drinking.
Blender method
- Roughly chop the tomatoes, celery and carrot and add to a blender with a splash of water.
- Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth.
- Strain through a nut milk bag or fine-mesh sieve, pressing down to get every drop of liquid out.
- Stir in the lemon juice, season and serve over ice.
Notes
Use the ripest tomatoes you can find. Pale, hard ones make a thin, watery juice with no flavour. If yours are on the firm side, leave them on the counter for a day or two first.
A handful of fresh basil blended in works well if you want a more herby, Italian-style drink.
Black pepper does more than add heat. Your body takes up more lycopene from tomatoes when there is a little fat and pepper around, so don't skip it entirely.
Nutrition figures are an estimate per glass and will vary with your exact ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glassCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 0.5gSodium: 210mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 28mg
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So refreshing, perfect in this weather.
Summer in a glass. The ginger is a nice touch.