I'm waxing poetic about the every - so - slight slimy / mucilaginous texture
of cucumber water because a) I think that is what makes it so refreshing to eat and drink, and b) said texture is what blends so nicely with the flavors of fresh garden herbs.
I'm a big fan
of cucumber water!
«My midwife suggested a sea turtle birth,» says one expectant mom, sipping on a glass
of cucumber water.
To make it more effective, cleansing, and de-bloating, fill up a few mason jars with water and slices
of cucumber water.
Not exact matches
Cabbage, sweet peppers and
cucumbers thrive due to the combination
of the high altitude
of Yangmingshan and its hot - spring
waters.
Popeye green drink: Juice or blend (with 1 cup
of water) the following -1 / 2
cucumber -2 Celery stalks - handful
of parsley -2 handfuls spinach -1 / 2 lemon - optional 1/2 -1 apple (I love it hardy.
The combination
of cucumbers, mint,
water, lemon juice, agave and matcha green tea powder create a flavorful, hydrating and healthy beverage that will leave you happy and hydrated.
Also use a fat flush mix
of water, grapefruit,
cucumber, and mint.
This lightly sweetened
cucumber - flavored
water is enhanced with fresh mint and a touch
of lemon juice; a DIY (and healthier) version
of the flavored
waters that are all the rage.
to die for!!!! I added broccoli slaw (chopped a bit finer), and a can
of water chestnuts (diced fine) in addition to the green beans, scallions,
cucumber and radishes, and cumin & red pepper flakes to the dressing.
I made a few alterations to the recipe when I served it — used 4 cups
of low sodium organic vegetable broth instead
of water, and used most
of a seedless
cucumber in place
of the avocado.
The base ingredients stay pretty much the same: baby spinach and kale or Swiss chard,
cucumber, apple, fresh herbs, coconut
water and a squeeze
of lemon or lime.
I'd recommend that you either should have
cucumber or zucchini + lemon as these ingredients add to the content
of juice because it has high
water content plus it only contains very minimal amount
of sugar so it is safe to add this without worrying about the
I would suggest eating this salad right away, because the
cucumbers will release a lot
of liquid and
water down the dressing, making it bland and a little soupy.
The addition
of cucumber is also a beautifully hydrating ingredient that will add some
water to vata's airy and dry emphasis.
Just put a large pitcher
of water in the fridge with a bunch
of sliced
cucumber, and maybe a slice or two
of lemon.
However, if you do decide to consume the skin
of a non-waxed, conventionally grown
cucumber, we recommend thorough washing
of the whole
cucumber under cool running
water while gently scrubbing with a natural bristle brush.
Draining the excess
water from the
cucumbers before you marinate them helps the
cucumbers absorb the flavor
of the sugar and vinegar.
The
cucumber water is so hydrating and the almond pulp provides the perfect level
of exfoliation to gently refresh your skin.
For example, watermelon and
cucumber are high in
water, so I selected quite a few drinks and soups here to flush out the kidneys (but
of course, the best thing you can do to detox is drink lots
of fresh mineral
water, too).
We were served drinks made with some
of their products — my favorite was the coconut
water infused with
cucumber and melon — and invited to take their «12 day challenge.»
6 cups chopped watermelon (1 - inch cubes) 1/2 cup
water or coconut
water 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 teaspoon seeded and diced jalapeño pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or Mexican spice Mix (page xx) 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder Pinch
of sea salt 3/4 cup seeded and diced
cucumber 3/4 cup peeled and diced jicama 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
Traditional
cucumber kimchi, while very delicious, does not last long in the fridge due to its high
water content, hence can't be enjoyed over a long period
of time like napa cabbage kimchi.
1/4 cup
water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallot 1 large
cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced 1 Thai chile, seeded and finely chopped Sprigs
of cilantro for garnish
Quick - Pickled
Cucumber 1/2 large
cucumber 6 tbsp apple cider vinegar 4 tbsp
water 1 tbsp runny honey 1/2 - inch fresh chilli, minced a pinch
of salt
Seasonal libations include the Dr. Greenthumb ($ 12) made with Avion Silver tequila, fresh kale &
cucumber juices, lime and matcha green tea with a spiced salted rim; and the Changing
of the Guards ($ 10) made with Beefeater Gin, Yeoman tonic syrup, sparkling
water and lemon.
cans
of chunk light tuna in
water 1/4 cup minced red pepper 2 tsp Miracle Whip mayonaise 2 tsp dill relish 2 tsp Bigfat's 3o8 Garlic Ginger Hot Sauce Optional - 1 Tbsp diced onion Salt and pepper 4 small to medium tortillas (flour tend to work best) 4 leaves
of lettuce 8 slices
of cucumber 4 slices
of a cheese
of your liking or preference (you can also use any shredded cheese you might like) Drain off
water from tuna and add both cans into a...
Panzanella is a salad made
of water - soaked and crumbled bread with tomatoes, onions,
cucumbers, Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, vinegar and basil.
1 small
cucumber, cut into 1/4 ″ squares (peel first if not organic) 1 block
of baked tofu, cut into 1/4 ″ squares 2 carrots, grated (peel first if not organic 1 oz sunflower seeds 1 cup garbanzo beans 1 small avocado cut into small squares 2 Tablespoons sesame butter (tahini) Juice from one lemon 1 Tablespoon walnuts 1 1/2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
water
Squeeze as much
water out
of the grated
cucumber as possible.
And although
cucumber is super low cal due to the fact that it's mostly
water, it's not necessarily the most nutrient packed vegetable, so I added asparagus which is packed with vitamin K, folate, copper and tons
of other vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals that contribute to it's antioxidant properties.
Since
cucumbers have a lot
of water, it's a good idea to let it drain for a bit and squeeze out all that extra
water so your sauce isn't too thin.
All
of these are served alongside cocktails like the Honey Bourbon Manhattan, craft beers, a robust selection
of wines, and nonalcoholic options, too, like
cucumber coconut
water and house - made lemonade.
1 pound
cucumbers, unpeeled unless waxed fine grain sea salt & lots
of freshly cracked pepper 1/2 teaspoon rose
water 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/2 cup plain yogurt (not Greek)
More like a super-hydrator than a smoothie, this slightly sweet, slightly sour, slightly spicy mix
of cucumber, celery, jalapeño, and stevia puts plain old
water to shame.
# 2:
cucumber, coconut
water, pineapple This second juice
of the day was really delightful.
peanut butter and jam sandwich (harvest wheat bread [
water, enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cracked wheat, whole - wheat flour, sugar, fully refined soybean oil, yeast, dried wheat sourdough, wheat flour, 2 % or less
of: canola oil, enzymes, salt, wheat gluten, dough improver (malted wheat flour, enzymes, ascorbic acid)-RSB-, peanut butter [peanuts, salt], strawberry jam [sugar, strawberries, lemon juice, fruit pectin, citric acid]-RRB-, apples (apple, calcium ascorbate), greek yogurt ranch dressing (nonfat greek yogurt [cultured skim milk, milk protein concentrate, cornstarch, tapioca starch, carrageenan gum, locust bean gum], canola oil,
water, salt, cider vinegar, distilled vinegar, egg yolk, natural flavors, dried garlic, lactic acid, gluconic acid, spices, dried onion, acacia gum, xanthan gum, dried chive), carrots (carrots, calcium ascorbate), low moisture part - skim mozzarella string cheese (pasteurized part - skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes),
cucumbers, chocolate - covered raisins (milk chocolate [sugar, whole milk, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, soy lecithin, vanilla], raisins, sugar, tapioca syrup, tapioca dextrin, confectioner's glaze).
chunk light tuna in
water, drained • 1/3 cup canned white beans, rinsed • 3/4 cup veggies
of your choice (try
cucumbers & tomatoes) Combine ingredients and top salad with 1 Tbsp.
Beat the heat with a pitcher
of cucumber - basil infused
water and a crunchy bowl
of cabbage, beets,
cucumber, cilantro, and spicy peanut sauce.
Cool off with this refreshing Mexican agua fresca («fresh
water» in Spanish)-- a mix
of cucumber, basil, lime, sugar, and
water.
Wrap the grated
cucumber into a towel and squeeze, in order to get rid
of most
of the
water.
(frozen bananas, large handful
of kale, coconut
water, ice,
cucumber, stevia (when I first started I would sometimes I add 1 tbsp
of organic vegan friendly almond creamer to make it creamy and sweet which helped me and my kids get use to green smoothies.
4 - 5 handfuls
of fava beans 1 and a half handfuls
of hijiki seaweeds, soaked in filtered
water for 15 - 20 minutes, then cooked in boiling
water for another 15 minutes, drained, rinsed under cold running
water and drained again 1
cucumber, cleaned and cut into small sticks 4 - 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons tamari juice
of half a lemon 1 tablespoon rice vinegar a pinch
of whole sea salt a pinch
of chili powder fresh basil, cleaned and chopped, to taste
Brandon and I bought a chickpea salad, a platter
of tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, and a pile
of blankets, and Natalie and Michael brought guacamole, Natalie's famous
cucumber dip, chips,
water, and a croquet set.
This recipe had 3 cups
of kale + 1/2
of an english
cucumber + 2 celery stalks + 1/2
of a lemon with peel + 1 fuji apple + a 2 - inch piece
of fresh ginger + a handful
of ice and about 2 cups
of water.
30 minutes prior large glass
of water Papaya or bowl
of strawberries with chopped veggies and hummus and maybe 4 - 6 corn cakes with smashed avocado,
cucumbers, basil, tomato and sprouts on top.
1 medium tomato, cored and cut into quarters 1 small
cucumber, peeled and cut into large chunks Flesh from 1/2 avocado, cut into large chunks 3 large basil leaves 1/2 jalapeño (optional) 3/4 cup lightly packed watercress or baby spinach leaves 1 small celery stalk (optional) 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or more to taste) 1 tablespoon agave syrup 2 ice cubes Filtered
water (optional) Kosher or sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Reserve one - quarter
of the tomato, two
cucumber chunks, two avocado chunks, and one basil leaf.
I also add apples to my usual green smoothie
of kale,
cucumber, celery, lemon and ginger — all blended up with
water and ice.
It's full
of anti-inflammatory ingredients such as romaine lettuce,
cucumber, coconut
water, ginger, lime, and mint.
Cucumbers are largely made up
of water (90 percent) so they are great at hydrating throughout your detox, which is an important part
of removing toxins.