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Cranberry-Melon Juice

Cranberry-Melon Juice

with Cucumber
20 min.
Time:
145
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
100 / 100
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Ingredients
7 ozs Cranberry
18 ozs Watermelon (chilled)
5 ozs Cucumber (chilled)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
WatermelonCranberryCucumber
Preparation
1.
Cranberry-Melon Juice preparation step 1

Rinse cranberries in a sieve and drain well.

2.
Cranberry-Melon Juice preparation step 2

Halve the piece of melon, remove seeds and cut flesh from the shell; reserve about 1/3 for garnish.

3.
Cranberry-Melon Juice preparation step 3

Rinse cucumber thoroughly with hot water and wipe dry. Cut 2 thick rounds and reserve for garnish. Cut remaining cucumber into chunks.

4.
Cranberry-Melon Juice preparation step 4

Extract juice from cranberries, melon and cucumber chunks in a juicer (or puree in a blender). Pour into a tall serving glass.

5.
Cranberry-Melon Juice preparation step 5

Cut the reserved melon into long, thick sticks and place in glass. Cut a slit in reserved cucumber slices and place on the glass edge. Serve immediately.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie145 cal.(7 %)
Protein2 g(2 %)
Fat1 g(1 %)
Carbohydrates28 g(19 %)
Sugar added40 g(160 %)
Roughage0.5 g(2 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

This juice is high in pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B5, which promotes the breakdown of fat and plays a role in the formation of fatty acids and cholesterol.

Even smarter

Even smarter

Melon and cucumber harmonize so well because botanically they belong to the same family, have a very similar consistency, and are both characterized by a very high water content.

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