🥒🍋 Fresh Cucumber Lemonade (Detox & Weight-Loss Drink)
⏱ Prep Time:
10 minutes
🥤 Servings:
4–5 glasses
📝 Ingredients:
2 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
½ cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste — use less for weight loss)
4 cups cold water
Ice cubes, as needed
Lemon slices and cucumber rounds for garnish
Optional add-ins for better weight-loss results:
½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
A handful of fresh mint leaves
A pinch of cinnamon or turmeric
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Add the chopped cucumbers to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Strain the cucumber puree through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher to remove the pulp.
- Pour the fresh lemon juice into the pitcher with the cucumber juice.
- Add the honey or sugar and stir well until fully dissolved.
- Slowly pour in the cold water and mix thoroughly.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Serve over ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices and cucumber rounds.
🌿 Weight-Loss Benefits:
Low in calories and very hydrating
Cucumbers help reduce water retention and bloating
Lemon juice boosts digestion and supports fat metabolism
Helps control appetite and reduce sugar cravings
A refreshing alternative to sugary drinks
⏰ How to Drink for Best Results:
Drink 1 glass in the morning on an empty stomach
Another glass before meals
Best consumed fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours