Cucumber is a great summer food, which can be included in breakfast, mid-day snacks and lunch. It also has very low calories, hence it is helpful in weight loss also. Many such nutrients are found in cucumber which are beneficial for your bones, digestion and skin. USDA According to Cucumber, cucumber contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, fluoride, vitamin C, folate, choline, vitamin K, types of vitamin A like carotene beta, beta-cryptoxanthin. Apart from this, cucumber is also a source of nutrients. You can eat it with different things in the summer season. These combinations make you feel fresh instantly and the nutritional value also increases.
Cucumber not only helps in balancing the amount of water in the body but also helps in managing blood sugar and weight loss. It also makes your skin glow, because along with water, it is rich in Vitamin C. The minerals present in it like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus are beneficial for your bones.
Cucumber and Yogurt
In summer, the combination of cucumber and curd is not only tasty but also healthy. You can make raita by grating cucumber. Apart from this, prepare cucumber by cutting it into julienne. Mix hung curd (drained curd) in it and add light black salt and black pepper powder. Your refreshing salad will be ready.
Cucumbers with Sprouts
If you take sprouts in your morning breakfast then add cucumber along with it, this will make your breakfast refreshing and also add nutrients. Eating only sprouts can be a bit boring. To make it tasty, cut cucumber and mix it. Add some finely chopped tomatoes and also add some green chillies, black pepper powder, lemon juice and black salt. Your tasty Sprout Cucumber Salad is ready.
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Cucumber and Lemon Drink
In summer, lemon and cucumber drink will not only keep you healthy, but it is also very refreshing. Mix cucumber with lemon juice and a little water and grind it in a blender. Filter it and add ice cubes. Along with this, add a little black salt, your refreshing drink is ready which will also detoxify the body. You can put both these things in water and keep it overnight, which will prepare detox water.
Cucumber and Buttermilk Drink
Cucumber and buttermilk drink tastes amazing in the summer season. It gives you instant energy and the body also remains hydrated. While cucumber is a source of calcium, vitamin C, K, magnesium etc., buttermilk also provides vitamin D and B12 and is a probiotic. This also increases the benefits. To make cucumber and buttermilk drink, blend both the things with roasted cumin powder, mint, black salt, black pepper, green chilli. Your masala cucumber buttermilk will be ready.
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Cucumber and mint combination
Talking about healthy and refreshing combination during summer, mint and cucumber are the best. For this you can try mint cucumber sherbet. By blending both, raita can be made or salad can be prepared. You can also make detox water of cucumber and mint. You have to chop mint leaves in salad. Cut the cucumber finely, add olive oil, lemon juice to it and the fresh salad is ready. If you want, you can also add cubes of paneer and boiled gram in it.
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