Beautiful Benefits of Juicing Cucumbers

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Juicing fresh fruits and vegetables will deliver to your body the vitamins you need. Cucumber juice is one such example, providing key nutrients and other health benefits --- and it can even assist you in weight loss. Cucumber are a good source of B vitamins and cucumbers contain 95% water. They help keep your body hydrated and help your body eliminate toxins. I've heard claims that cucumber juice is even more beneficial in hydrating your body than water, but don't forget to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Water is essential for your overall health. Cucumber is also known to be good for your skin and hair. That's why many of the beauty products claim to contain cucumber. In addition, cucumber are known to contain lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol. Research shows these three lignans have a connection with reduced risk of several cancer types, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and prostate cancer. Cucumber is also known to be good for diabetics and to lower cholesterol levels. So if you want more energy, to get rid of toxins, lower your cholesterol and have beautiful hair and skin, then you should be putting some cucumber in your juice. Have fun juicing and cheers to your health!


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References:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/246009-benefits-of-juicing-a-cucumber/#ixzz2CDCS2KKW

http://www.naturalnews.com/036769_cucumbers_health_benefits_rehydration.html#ixzz2CDClMQou

5 Quick Tips for Juicing Fruits And Vegetables

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Here are some juicing tips:

1. Add some fruit to your greens to sweeten it up a bit and smooth out the taste. Personally, I use just a half of an apple sometimes. It makes the juice more refreshing and boosts the vitamin and mineral content of my green juice.

2. Use the freshest produce and use organic if possible. I know not everyone has access to organic produce, but it really is better for you. Organic produce will be pesticide and chemically free. Using the freshest will make a difference also. The fresher the produce the healthier and tastier your drinks will be. If you have access to a farmers market, use it. You won't be sorry!

3. Leave the skins on when you juice. That's where a lot of the nutritional value is. I don't leave the entire rind on my oranges. I use a peeler to do it quickly, but leave a little rind on for the benefit. Apples, carrots and the like I don't peel at all. Cucumbers, it just depends. Do it the way that suits YOU. Have fun and enjoy it. When juicing lemons I'll also leave a little rind on. My girlfriend likes me to remove the green leaves off of strawberries because it changes the taste. I can' really tell though.

4. Use a variety of ingredients. It's best not to juice just fruits, because that could end up being a lot of sugar and if you're diabetic, please consult your physician before juicing fruits. Work toward drinking as much green juice as you can. The greens are nutritionally the best for you. The fruits and root vegetables are especially good for a good energy boost. Just be careful about how much of them you juice.

5. Always, ALWAYS wash and scrub your fruits and vegetables. Not just because of chemicals and pesticide, but because it's been handled by others. Buy a vegetable brush from my aStore. It'll make you feel good :-)

I hope this helps and remember have fun juicing!

It Started As a Gift

I received my first juicer a couple of years ago as a gift from my son on Father's Day. I got into it right away and started juicing apples, oranges, lemons, pineapples, strawberries, grapefruit, wheat grass, watermelons, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, beets, kale, broccoli, and a whole lot more. I knew nutritionally it'd be good for me and my overall health would improve. I juiced for myself, family, friends and loved one's. It's great fun and there's nothing better than FRESH fruit and vegetable juice for the body. I have lots of recipes and information about juicing, weight loss, nutrition and natural health, so I hope you'll join me and follow this page. If you don't have a juicer yet, go to my store (see below) and pick one up that fits your budget. You won't be sorry! And please remember to click the "Subscribe" button in the right hand pop-out menu. Thanks! - Richard (Rich) Donahue

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