3:06 PM
Sensible Vegetarian
Want to have a healthy glowing complexion then go for silica. Yes silica improves the complexion and skin health and cucumber is a very good source of silica. With spring slowly coming in and with a very hot summer in certain parts of the world, it is natural to search for thirst quenching drinks and foods. Cucumber apart from the nutrient vitamin c has a lot of water content making it a natural hydrating source. So a smoothie with Cucumber, D for detoxification rich cilantro, vitamin c rich celery, lemon juice, therapeutic ginger and calcium rich yogurt will not only fill you up but tastes good and very good for you too. So next time you feel like grabbing that can of soda or store bought juice for quenching your thirst try this out and let me know how you liked it.
Preparation Time - 10 Minutes
Cooking Time - None
Serves - 2
Ingredients
Cucumber - 1 (Washed, rinsed, peeled)
Celery stalk - 1
Cilantro - handful (Chopped)
Ginger - 1 inch piece (peeled)
Yogurt - 1 cup (Chilled)
Salt - 1 Tsp or to taste
Lemon juice - 1 Tsp (or depending on the sourness of the yogurt)
Freshly ground Pepper - 1/2 tsp or to taste.
Method
1) Place the cucumber, celery, cilantro, ginger, salt and yogurt in a blender and blend till super smooth. ( I used my Vitamix so whatever I throw in, I get a perfect juice without the necessity to filter any fiber and separate out).
2) Add lemon juice and ground pepper and serve with few pieces of ice.
This goes to Fun N Sun an event hosted by Tickling Palates.
Also sending this to Seasonal Indulgence - Summer Coolers by Saffron Streaks.
Sending this to Mocktails & Coolers event hosted by Simply Food started by Pari.
Sending this to Healing Foods Sukham Coolers by Pedatha an event started by Siri.
