Of which 27.7 g sugars and 0.2 g saturated fat.
Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.
Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.
Highlights Fiber (apple) · Vitamin C (lemon)
Allergens none
Cucumber, aloe vera and apple juice
A fresh, light juice with aloe vera, green apple and mint.
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber (350 g / 12½ oz)
- 2 tbsp pure aloe vera gel (30 g / 1 oz)
- 1 green apple (150 g / 5½ oz)
- ½ lemon, juice only (15 g / ½ oz)
- 5 fresh mint leaves (2 g)
- water, as needed — only if you use a blender
Method
- Wash the cucumber and apple well and cut them into pieces.
- Run the cucumber and apple through the juicer, or blend them with a little water and strain.
The full method (4 steps), Rico's tip, the variations and storage are in the ebook “Juices, Shots & Soups”. The English edition is coming soon.
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