Last night, I got the first of many fresh garden cucumbers and I am so excited. I love cucumbers fresh from the garden. Nutritionally speaking, they only have about 13 calories for a cup so even if I overindulge, it doesn't really matter.
On hot days like yesterday, those cucumbers will also help me to get enough water! Otherwise they have a decent amount of vitamin C. They will help me to get enough fiber to help my cholesterol and maintain healthy blood sugar levels too. That aside. I really just eat the summer cucumbers because I love them.
My favorite way to eat them is cut up with a fresh garden tomato, red onion, balsamic vinegar and a little olive oil. I also like to cut them up and add them to a pitcher of water with either lemons or limes. Its a refreshing drink on a hot summer day. If you are looking for some recipes to make with cucumbers visit eatingwell.com for recipes that don't add too much fat & calories. If there is one that you really like, please be sure to share!
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