# Citrusy Cucumber Smoothies This Homemade Veggie Smoothie is Perfect for a Healthy Detoxing By M | Published 2015-09-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-smoothie References: [skinnytaste](http://www.skinnytaste.com/2015/08/cucumber-parsley-pineapple-and-lemon.html) & [skinnytaste](http://www.skinnytaste.com) If you're looking for a [detox recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitless-smoothie) to help you get back on track this [veggie smoothie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-food) by Skinny Taste is a great way to stay refreshed and get a healthy dose of nutritional veggies all in one go. It can be difficult to make time to eat your veggies and enjoying them in smoothies can be overpowering due to the bitter taste. However this recipe expertly masks the taste of the [cucumber and parsley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucumber-margarita-mix) using citrus and tropical fruits such as lemons, pineapples and coconut water. The fruit works well to mask the tastes of the veggies and herbs so all you're left with is a delicious green smoothie that is fruity in taste but filled with healthy detoxing foods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Detox Smoothies:** Opportunity for the development of new smoothie recipes that combine fruits and veggies for a healthy detoxing experience. - **Masking Bitter Tastes:** Opportunity for innovative techniques and ingredients to mask the bitter tastes of vegetables in smoothies. - **Nutritional Veggie Smoothies:** Opportunity to create smoothie options that provide a healthy dose of nutritional vegetables in a convenient and delicious way. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for companies to introduce new detox smoothie products catering to health-conscious consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for wellness brands to promote the benefits of detox smoothies as part of a healthy lifestyle. - **Recipe Development:** Opportunity for recipe developers to create innovative smoothie recipes that appeal to a broader audience by masking bitter tastes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pre-Packaged Healthy Smoothie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detox-smoothie-1.md) - [Tart Cucumber Avocado Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucumber-avocado-smoothie.md) - [Detox Immune Supporting Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immune-supporting-smoothies.md) - [Coconut-Based Green Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-glowup.md) - [Veggie-Rich Matcha Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-go-getter-by-jamba.md) - [Smoothie-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-inspired-ice-cream.md) - [Vegetable-Rich Fruit Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-duo.md) - [Organic Green Juice Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-cold-pressed-green-juice-beverage.md) - [Side Dish Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-smoothie.md)