1. Chicken Breast Salad with Cucumber
Chicken breast combined with cucumber helps accelerate the metabolism of dense fat, burn excess fat in fatty tissue, and effectively lose weight.
Ingredients:
- 1 piece of chicken breast
- 1 cucumber
- ½ onion
- 2 stalks of spring onion
- Seasonings: Garlic, ginger, bay leaves, black pepper, soy sauce, lemon juice, rice vinegar, honey.
Instructions:
- Clean the chicken breast and place it in a pot to cook with 5 peeled garlic cloves, 1 slice of ginger, a few stalks of spring onion, and 2 bay leaves. When the chicken is cooked, use your hands to shred the chicken.
- Soak the cucumber in diluted saltwater for about 15 minutes and then rinse it. Remove the seeds and slice it thinly.
- Add ½ teaspoon of salt, mix well, let it sit for 15 minutes for the cucumber to release water, then gently squeeze it with your hands.
- Peel and thinly slice the onion. Then soak the onion in cold water for about 15 minutes to reduce its pungency.
- Add 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of crushed sesame seeds to roast.
- Add the shredded chicken, cucumber, and onion to a bowl, then pour the prepared mixture over it. Mix the ingredients well and let it sit for about 15 minutes for the flavors to absorb.

2. Weight Loss with Celery and Cucumber
Celery is a commonly used spice to enhance the flavor of dishes. It contains various proteins, minerals, lipids, and vitamins beneficial for health, promoting skin brightness and anti-aging. Moreover, it is a supportive food for the weight loss process to happen more quickly. To diversify celery dishes for weight loss, you can try making celery combined with cucumber.
Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber
- 50g celery
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 100ml water
Instructions:
- Clean and peel the cucumber, then cut it into small pieces.
- Clean the celery, remove the leaves, and cut it into small pieces.
- Put both in a blender along with water and 2 teaspoons of honey.
- Add a few ice cubes and enjoy immediately.


3. Indulge in a Weight Loss Smoothie with Cucumber and Pineapple
Fruit smoothies are an optimal choice for body detoxification, eliminating excess waste in the intestines, promoting overall health. Additionally, fruit smoothies are rich in beneficial components like phytochemicals and natural sugars such as sorbitol and fructose, aiding in digestion.
Smoothies are a familiar beverage in women's diets, especially those focused on weight loss. However, few are aware of the special benefits of pineapple and cucumber smoothies in body detoxification and safe weight loss.
Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber
- 1 slice of pineapple
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 apple (green or red) and aloe vera leaf
- Rinse the cucumber and slice it (similarly to the apple).
- Clean the aloe vera leaf, remove the skin, and extract the gel.
- Place all ingredients into the blender, add orange juice and 1 cup of water, then blend until smooth.


4. Refreshing Cucumber Juice
Drinking cucumber juice can contribute to weight loss. In addition to being low in calories and free of saturated fat, cucumber juice contains fiber that provides a sense of fullness, improves bowel movements, and enhances metabolism, according to Your News.
Ingredients:
- 3 cucumbers
- 1 liter of water
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Instructions:
- Rinse and peel the cucumbers, then cut them into small square pieces.
- Blend thoroughly, strain to obtain the juice.
- Add a pinch of salt and enjoy.


5. Weight Loss with Cucumber and Pear Smoothie
Cucumber offers numerous benefits for the skin and body. With its high water and fiber content, cucumber aids in weight maintenance and body detoxification. Additionally, pears are known for controlling blood sugar levels and promoting effective weight loss. The combination of cucumber and pear in a smoothie not only creates a delicious and refreshing drink but also helps control weight and enhance body shape.
Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber
- 1 pear
- 80ml mineral water
Instructions:
- Rinse and peel the cucumber, then cut it into small slices.
- Clean and peel the pear.
- Place cucumber, pear, and mineral water in a blender, blend until smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy.


6. Shed Pounds with Cucumber and Egg
Eggs, known for their richness in calcium and fat-burning properties, play a vital role in every weight loss regimen. Their abundance, coupled with affordability, makes them an essential ingredient in the cucumber-based weight loss formula.
The tatrone acid in cucumber, when combined with calcium and vitamins from eggs, enhances fat burning, muscle stimulation, and effective skin rejuvenation.
- 2 clean, chemical-free cucumbers
- 2 eggs
- Step 1: Soak in salt, clean, peel, and cut into pieces
- Step 2: Boil the eggs and peel
- Step 3: Add half a cup of brown rice, mix with cucumber and eggs, and consume for lunch or dinner.


7. Crafting a Weight Loss Cucumber Salad
Aside from the well-known cucumber juices for weight loss, many women get creative by sharing a weight loss recipe featuring a refreshing cucumber salad.
To enhance the rich flavor of the dish and ensure the body receives ample energy, cucumber salads are often combined with ingredients such as tomatoes, chicken breast, and more.
- 2 cucumbers
- 5 cherry tomatoes
- 100g chicken breast and essential spices such as apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and sea salt.
- Next, cut the cucumber into small square pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Season the chicken breast with a pinch of black pepper and sea salt, roast in the oven for 3-5 minutes, then shred.
- Mix the tomatoes, cucumber, and chicken with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and salt, then serve on a plate.


8. Balancing Weight with Cucumber and Tomato
Tomatoes are known as a hydrating food rich in water content and vitamin A, promoting eye health and improving skin complexion. For those looking to lose weight quickly while addressing skin issues such as pigmentation and acne scars, consider this Weight Loss method with cucumber and tomatoes.
- 2 large tomatoes (or 15 cherry tomatoes)
- 2 cucumbers
- Salt
- Clean 2 large tomatoes (or 15 cherry tomatoes) and soak cucumbers in a diluted salt solution for about 15 minutes, then rinse and slice.
- Next, place tomatoes and cucumbers in a large bowl, add seasonings: vinegar (lemon juice), pepper, herbs, a pinch of salt, then mix the ingredients thoroughly. You now have a delicious and nutritious salad that aids in weight loss.


9. Achieving Balance with Cucumber and Kimchi
Parallel to pickled mustard greens, cucumber kimchi is also a beloved traditional dish in Korea. With its characteristic spiciness and a delightful crunch, many Korean celebrities have adopted cucumber kimchi as part of their weight loss regimen.
- 5 rice cucumbers
- 1 apple or pear
- 1 carrot
- Spices: 3 tablespoons chili powder, 3 tablespoons salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, ginger, garlic, green onions
- Step 1: Soak carrot and cucumbers in salty water for 5 to 7 minutes, then rinse and pat dry
- Step 2: Julienne the carrot and slice the cucumbers lengthwise (remember to remove cucumber seeds)
- Step 3: Place cucumbers and carrots in a jar and marinate with salt for 20 minutes
- Step 4: Prepare spices: Crush ginger and garlic, finely chop. Simultaneously, cut green onions into short pieces and blend apple or pear
- Step 5: Pour the spice mixture into the marinated jar, seal tightly, and after approximately 24 hours, you have a perfect cucumber kimchi.


10. Balancing Weight with Cucumber and Mushroom Stir-fry
Cucumber, also known as Chinese cucumber, is hailed as a 'gift of nature' in treating acne, melasma, whitening, and smoothing the skin... Additionally, cucumber is included in the list of weight-loss fruits. An effective weight-loss dish from cucumber that Mytour wants to introduce is the Weight Balance Cucumber and Mushroom Stir-fry.
- 1 cucumber
- 100g shiitake mushrooms
- 100g enoki mushrooms
- 3 garlic cloves
- Seasonings
- Clean and peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice it thinly.
- Cut off the roots of shiitake mushrooms.
- Soak enoki mushrooms and cut them into strands.
- Sauté finely chopped garlic, then quickly stir-fry the cucumber on high heat. Add shiitake mushrooms and enoki mushrooms. Season with salt and seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat.
- Plate and enjoy.

