Cucumber, dissolving uric acid

Posted in Medicinal Foods

The cool cucumber is actually an herb, the fruit of the herb. It contains 96 percent water, excellent for hydrating and cooling during hot days. It is cleansing to the whole system, aids in digestion, a good diuretic, and a mild laxative. Cucumber helps to flush out the kidneys and the bladder, dissolving uric acid, helping to prevent infections, and cystitis.

Cucumber Riata – Cut the cucumber down the middle length ways remove the seeds in the middle, then chop up finely, place it into a sieve and allow it to drain for a short while. Then add it to some plain natural yogurt and some chopped fresh mint, mix well and leave in the fridge for a couple of hours. This is served with a spicy hot curry, a contrast of hot and cold.

Use cucumber in juices with other fruits and vegetables or use in salads. It can be chopped or slices or cut into sticks for dips instead of crackers or chips. They can also be used in party food, slice the cucumber in half lengthways scoop out the seeds and replace with your favourite ingredients, cut into three inch lengths.

Nutrients - Vitamin C, beta-carotene, folic acid, calcium, iron, potassium, silica, and zinc.