Because today, eating healthy and more informed is possible and is just a conscious choice. Today we are talking about a beautiful, fresh and seasonal vegetable: the cucumber also called carousel, a typical Bari cucumber.
Characterised by its juicy white flesh, which is also used for external use, and its thick green skin. Elongated in shape and containing small seeds in the central part. Rich in vitamins (A, B, C), minerals (sulphur, manganese, calcium) and water.
Let's find out together what the 5 properties of the cucumber :
a . Refreshing and purifying thanks to their water content of 95%.
b . Diuretic to the extent that it is considered a dissolver of uric acid and urates.
c . Satiating due to the presence of fibre in which it is rich.
d . Hypocaloric and is thus easily incorporated into controlled diets.
e . Moisturising and emollient for skin care thanks to the juice and pulp used as a face mask.
Le 5 preparations of the cucumber we propose :
1 . Centrifuge of your choice: detoxifying with cucumber, tomato and apple or refreshing with cucumber, ginger and apple.
2 . Mixed composition with raw seasonal vegetables flavoured with herbs of your choice and served as a side dish.
3 . In combination with a protein main course such as fresh tuna.
4 . In combination with grain-based first courses such as couscous, spelt, quinoa, etc., served cold and diced together with other seasonal vegetables.
5 . Garden pickles prepared at home together with other vegetables such as courgettes, carrots, etc.
