How To Make A Healthy Ginger Cucumber Detox Juice

This special beverage we just discovered is made of all-natural ingredients that are known for their health benefits – including cayenne pepper, ginger, lime juice, and parsley. If you want to make it sweeter, you can add melon juice from cantaloupe, honey dew or watermelon. Here is a brief discussion of the herbal benefits of the ingredients:

Ingredients

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

1. In a blender or food processor, blend together the ginger, cucumber and 1/2 cup cold water. Strain and press the puree through a mesh sieve. 
2. Serve over ice and garnish with a lemon and cucumber wheel. 
3. Optional serving: Fill glasses with ice and one-half to two-thirds full with the blended juice.