Cucumber and ginger Juice

CUCUMBER is very healthy, good for eye bags and for slimming down. It is low in calories and contains vitamins and minerals.

Ginger also helps in losing weight especially belly fat and it lowers the blood pressure.

Combination of these two will keep you healthy and fit.

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Ingredients

• 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 1 cucumber peeled and chopped
• Ice
• Lemon wheels, for garnish
• Cucumber wheels, for garnish

Preparation

• In a blender or food processor, blend together the ginger, cucumber and ½ cup of cold water
• Strain and press the puree through a mesh sieve
• Serve over ice and garnish with a lemon and cucumber wheel.

Fill glasses with ice and one-half full with the blended juice. To enjoy your juice you can top it with lemonade.