Monday, October 20, 2014

The Fast Metabolism Green Juice: Cilantro Cucumber Smoothie

Green juice has been popular these days because it offers a lot of health benefits. To mention few benefits, it can help us gain energy, improve immunity, and helps in weight loss. It is also a convenient way to ensure that we're getting close to the USDA’s daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables.

Today’s recipe is no less than green juice! This tasty green juice – the Cilantro-Cucumber smoothie is a must try!

Some may not know it yet but cucumbers are lovely in a smoothie, especially when paired with some unexpected ingredients like cilantro. Cucumber works best in a smoothie because of its high water content and its refreshing property! How much more if it’s added with a cilantro? And the good news is, you can drink this juice whichever phase you are! Yes, you read it right! It works in any phase of the fast metabolism diet. This green juice recipe includes powdered egg whites for protein (be sure to choose a brand that consist only of egg whites – no additional flavorings or sweeteners), making it a perfect Phase 2 snack. In phase 3, add the optional coconut oil is recommended..

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This delicious green juice takes up to 10 minutes for the preparation time.

Ingredients:
         1/2 cucumber (peeled if not organic)
         1 large handful of cilantro
        1 lime, juiced
        1/2 teaspoon lime zest
        2 egg whites or equivalent egg-white powder (or 3 if making it a meal instead of snack)
       1 tablespoon xylitol or to taste; you can also use stevia to taste instead
       1 pinch of salt
       2 cups ice
       1/4 cup water to get it going in the blender
       2 tablespoons melted coconut oil - Phase 3 only
Instructions
       1.       Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.

Your healthy juice is ready to drink up! Lose weight with this tasty blend.

Fresh like a babies bottom, your insides will feel squeaky-clean. The mix of romaine, kale and spinach all contain a great amount of chlorophyll which helps bring more oxygen to the body, hello cell rejuvenation! The celery is a natural diuretic which is great for weight loss and the apple provides all that great fiber to keep you full. We dare you to meet the new you.
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