Green Diuretic Juice

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The weather is getting nicer, and warmer. This is good, because I am uncomfortable with cold weather. The problem with warmer weather is that I start to retain more water. I'm not sure I understand why, but I do know that it gets worse the warmer it gets.  I have decided that I need to do something about this. 

Exercises work to a point, but I also have some problems with arthritis that is exacerbated with to much repetitive movement.  So I watch my ankles, and when they get too out of hand I am using my diuretic green drink. I love how it tastes, and it is a simple whole food.  

I use all organic vegetables and fruit, because I  like to use them without peeling them.

The recipe is simple:

Makes 1 quart-has no fat and maybe 5-10 calories, and is loaded with vitamins, and antioxidants. 

Ingredients:

1 Lemon Zested and Juiced
1 inch of cucumber diced
1/2 inch of ginger-not peeled if organic
5-8 parsley leaves-no stems
10-15 drops of stevia extract-I prefer alcohol extracted.
Filtered water to fill quart jar.

Directions:

Juice the lemon, pour in jar.

Grate the ginger over the jar.  I just leave the ginger root whole, and grate off a 1/2 inch.  This way you get both chunks of ginger, and juice.

Place the cucumber and parsley in a blender with a small amount of water, and whir until the veggies are in really minuscule pieces. I use my Magic Bullet for this, and that works perfectly.

Now pour everything into the jar, and let it cool down in the refrigerator. It actually improves in taste if you leave it for the night.  I make this in the evening, and refrigerate it over night. It is a good juice with breakfast.

You should drink a jar a day when you are retaining water. This juice has so many wonderful health benefits.  Remember too much of even a good thing can be harmful.  Even this dilute, healthful concoction, in high volume, may be harmful to your teeth due to the acid effect of the lemon.  See warning in the live strong reference.

I'm also starting the Clean Gut Detox by Alejandro Junger, M.D., and this drink fits the bill there.  I'm trying lots of new recipes, that will be right in line with that diet, so stay tuned for more great recipes.

I hope you enjoy,
Namaste



References:
http://www.dietobio.com/aliments/en/cucumber.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/035044_parsley_antioxidants_blood.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/033562_ginger_health_remedy.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/036663_home_remedies_lemons_health.html
http://www.livestrong.com/article/16266-lemon-natural-diuretic/