Cucumbers are very high in water content and very low in calories. They have potential anti-diabetic, lipid lowering and antioxidant activity. Cucumbers have a cleansing action within the body. They remove accumulated pockets of old waste materials and chemical toxins. The scientific name for cucumber is Cucumis sativus. It belongs to …
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Cooling Cucumber Smoothie With Cumin
I noticed this summer, especially during my hot Bikram yoga workout, that I had been opening up quite a few electrolyte packets and adding then to my water to keep me hydrated. I was on the lookout for a good whole food based electrolyte rather than the store bought packets. …
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