What type of cucumbers should I use for juicing?

You can use regular or hothouse cucumbers. There is a price difference between them. The hothouse are usually wrapped in plastic as their skin is softer and more easily damaged; they are also generally seedless. You can try a batch with each type and see which taste you prefer.

Should I buy organic cucumbers to juice?

This is a personal decision, but because juicing uses the entirety of the vegetable (especially when using a blender vs a juicer!) you might want to go with organic. Whatever you choose, make sure and look for unblemished cucumbers or fruit and wash very well.

Can cucumber juice help with weight loss?

If you swapped out cucumber juice for sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, then there is a good chance that this low calorie cucumber juice recipe could help you lose weight. Read more about potential juice cleanse benefits .

Do I need to drink cucumber juice on an empty stomach?

Not necessarily! You will still get all the benefits of this healthy juice by drinking it with a meal. Some people prefer to drink juices with food to help prevent fluctuations in blood sugar. It can also be easier on the digestive system to drink juices with a meal.

Cucumber Juice Recipe

Ingredients

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2 cucumbers (I used English cucumbers but you can use any type; see notes for peeling instructions)
2 green apples
1 lemon, peeled
1 one-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
4 mint leaves (optional, for added flavor)
1 cup water, if using a blender to make the juice (you don’t need the water if you are using a juicer)

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Instructions

Cut the cucumber and apples into large pieces that will fit through the feeding tube of a juicer. If you will be using a blender to make your juice, then cut your produce into smaller pieces than if you are using a juicer.
If you are using a juicer, then run the vegetable and fruit pieces through the juicer. Collect the juice in a pitcher and serve immediately.
If you are using a food processor or blender, add the cucumber, apple, lemon, ginger, mint, and water to the base. Blend or process on high for 20-30 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth.
Then, pour the blended juice through a nut milk bag, squeezing it from the top down to drain the juice into a pitcher. Discard the collected pulp, or save it and use it for another purpose.
Serve the juice immediately.

Notes

You can easily double or triple this recipe for more servings.
Fresh juice is best served right after it’s made. But, it can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
You can peel the cucumber if you want to, but you don’t have to. Some people find that the cucumber peel is difficult to digest.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Juicer or blender
Cuisine: Homemade
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
Calories: 21
Sugar: 3.6 g
Sodium: 10.1 mg
Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 5.5 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 0.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg