Cucumber-Melon Weight Loss Green Smoothie Recipe

This green smoothie is excellent for both weight loss and cleansing. It’s also delicious! Fresh mint and sweet melon are one of my favorite combinations.

Dandelion greens are a great source of minerals (especially iron and calcium), protein and dietary fiber. They are also high in vitamins A (thanks to the antioxidant beta-carotene content) and C. Vitamin C also helps facilitate iron absorption.

Cucumbers are a good source of vitamin C and also contain vitamin A, molybdenum, folate, manganese, silica, potassium and magnesium. Cucumbers are an excellent source of dietary fiber.

The lime and mint don’t add much for nutritional value, but they provide a flavor to thisgreen smoothie recipe that complements the melon and other ingredients.

Melon-Cucumber Weight Loss Green Smoothie Recipe with Mint

·                    6 fresh mint leaves

·                    1 teaspoon lime juice

·                    2 cups honeydew melon, cubed

·                    3 cups dandelion greens

·                    1/2 cucumber with peel

·                    1 frozen banana, sliced

·                    8 ounces (118ml) unsweetened almond milk

Start by adding the liquid to your blender (see my blender recommendations), followed by the soft fruit. Add the greens to your blender last. Blend on high for 30 seconds or until the smoothie is creamy.