Beverage

Cucumber, Lime and Chia Fresca

June 13, 2014

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Beat the summer with this refreshing fresh water drink made with cucumbers, lime juice and chia seeds.

7 cups water
3 cucumbers peeled and chopped
juice of 3 limes
1 cup simple syrup
1/4 cup white or black chia seeds
ice
3/4 cup sugar

In a sauce pot over medium heat, combine 1 cup water and sugar. Heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. In a blender, combine 2/3 of cucumbers and 2 cups of the water. Process...
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Nutritions

Calories
1107

Sodium
475mg
19% DV

Fat
66g
101% DV

Protein
26g
52% DV

Carbs
280g
95% DV

Fiber
20g
82% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 23g 118%

Polysaturated Fat 20g 128%

Monosaturated Fat 21g 136%

Cholesterol 39mg 13%

Sodium 475mg 19%

Potassium 50mg 1%

Protein 26g 52%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 20g 82%

Sugar 261g 523%

Vitamin A 215IU 4%

Vitamin B6 20mg 1017%

Vitamin C 20mg 34%

Calcium 330mg 33%

Iron 18mg 105%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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