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Cooling Treat – CUCUMBER With Fresh PINEAPPLE
Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients:
- 3 cups chopped fresh pineapple
- 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped mint
- 1/4 cup lime juice
Pineapple Advantages:
- The Bromelain enzyme found in pineapple is great for natural detox and has also been known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-clotting properties.
- Pineapple is low in calories, sodium, saturated fats and cholesterol while being a rich source of fibre, so it’s the perfect weight loss food
- An excellent source of Vitamin C and other antioxidants essential for collagen synthesis
- Pineapple is also known for its high level of manganese that is an essential element for energy production
- Pineapple is also a rich source in Vitamin A and Beta-Carotene, which helps your immune system, eyesight and protects from free radicals
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Cucumber Advantages:
- Cucumbers are a good source of B vitamins.
- Cucumbers are 95 percent water, keeping the body hydrated while helping the body eliminate toxins.
- Cucumber are known to contain lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol. These three lignans have a strong history of research in connection with reduced risk of several cancer types, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and prostate cancer.
- Due to its low calorie and high water content, cucumber is an ideal diet for people who are looking for weight loss.
