Cool and Healthy Cucumbers

Cool and Healthy Cucumbers

 

DSC_0088 cucumber salad ingredients

The humble cucumber.  Abundant and inexpensive.  Who knew it has such a multitude of health benefits?  My uncle who lives in rural Wisconsin, who eats mostly meat and potatoes, grows a beautiful garden in season.  When visting, I was surprised to find him eating a bowl of this humble “salad” which resembled salsa.  He offered me a dish and I was hooked on every fresh crunchy spoonful.  I asked, “What did you put in this?”  He said “Nothing, just chopped up cucumber, radishes and tomatoes…oh and some salt and pepper”.

Nine Benefits of Cucumbers:

– Protects Your Brain

– Reduce Your Risk of Cancer

– Fight Inflammation

– Anti-oxidant Properties

– Freshen Your Breath

– Manage Stress

– Support Your Digestive Health

– Maintain a Healthy Weight

– Support Heart Health

Time went on.  The next time I saw him I asked again. “Remember that salad you made? What did you put in that salad?”  It was just too simple to be true.  I just made it today in his same no fuss way.  I think it’s all in the chopping of the vegetables in a diced shape.  I added a squeeze of lemon just because.

DSC_0097 cucumber salad

So this is a “no recipe” recipe.  Chop up cucumbers, radishes, tomato.  Add salt and pepper and if you like a squeeze of fresh lemon.

It would also make a great salsa!  Just add lemon or lime juice, diced jalapeno, diced onion and chopped cilantro.

So many Shaklee supplements also have an anti-inflammatory effect.  Here is a list of the helpful supplements:

Vivix

Alafalfa

Garlic

Flavomax

Omega Guard

Also some of the targeted solution supplements are also anti-inflammatory.

Joint Complex

Pain Relief Complex

Stomach Soothing Complex

Please contact me or the person who sponsored you for any additional information or questions.

 

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