The summer is the perfect season to take advantage of hydrating fruits and vegetables. One of them being the cucumber. The cucumber is delicious on its own, with a dip or in addition to your meals. Just biting into one feels refreshing as you savor the crunch and flavor that it's only natural to want to eat it in different ways.
There are some excellent ways out there to add cucumber to your diet that you probably haven't even tried yet and should!
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Besides tasting delicious, cucumber does offer many health benefits. It helps keep you hydrated–as it is made up of 95 percent water, it's rich in potassium, antioxidants, and is a natural diuretic.It's also great for weight loss and banishing bloating!
If you're bored of eating cucumbers the same old way or you aren't sure how to eat them, then you're going to appreciate this. I've compiled a list of yummy and new ways to add cucumbers to your diet in case you've been looking to experiment.
Bon appetit!
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Cucumber Bites with Garlic Herbs
If you like having cucumbers as a snack, this recipe will blow your mind. It includes heavy cream and herb boursin cheese which although rich, is great in moderation. You can even share these with guests and watch them be impressed with your super easy creation!
For complete recipe directions, click here.
Cucumber lime pops
These are perfect for those hot summer nights when you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth. They won't break your diet and they're super easy to make!
You can find the full recipe directions here.
Cucumber mint gazpacho
If you miss soups during the summer but don't want to bear with the heat, try this delicious gazpacho recipe. It's different than the classic gazpacho soup, but it is the perfect refreshing lunch for any time of the week!
For full recipe directions, click here.
Cucumber, lemon, mint flavored water
Drinking plain water can be boring which why I like spicing it up with some cucumbers, mint and lemon. It helps cleanse your system as you hydrate and makes water more appetizing to drink!
For full recipe directions, click here!
Tropical cucumber salad
There's nothing I love more than combining some of my favorite fruits and veggies together. That's why this salad is perfect to satisfy your craving for fruits such as mango and avocado combined with cucumber, cilantro and other rich flavors.
For full recipe directions, click here.
