Cucumbers

The cucumber has become a favorite vegetable of mine and many members of my family. It is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory vegetables in the world. Remember, everyone experiences a certain level of inflammation in their body. The level of inflammation depends on many lifestyle choices like nutrition, exercise, stress-management, etc. Eating cucumbers will help rid your body of inflammation that causes wear and tear. Cucumbers contain high amounts of vitamins A and C, as well as folic acid. These nutrients play a key role in protecting your body from heart disease, bone disease, and cancer. There are many ways to prepare cucumbers, but my favorite is simply slicing them up and eating them raw. They are a crisp, healthy addition to any meal, or great for a snack. This is another vegetable high in water content to help keep the body well-hydrated.

If you like to juice your vegetables, cucumbers are one of the best. Blend up cucumbers and parsley together with water and you will have a natural combination that promotes cell healing. And if you want to help clear up a skin problem, place some raw cucumber on your face for 15 minutes!