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Healthy Recipe: Sweet and Sour Cucumbers
One great thing about Summer is that the veggies are so delicious, they taste great in the simplest of salads. One of my favorite easy weeknight sides is this cucumber salad with fresh dill. Dressed with nothing but a little vinegar, salt, and sugar, these cukes are fresh and sweet just like summertime.
Falafel Mix: It's Fantastic
How many of you love falafel? There's a place near me that makes the best I've ever tasted, and I just turn the other cheek when I see the little balls being deep-fried. If only there were an easy and healthier way to make it myself....
Healthy Meals Made Easy: Make a Big Salad
A great way to make sure you get your veggies for the week is to make one big salad. I'm more likely to eat a salad everyday if it's already made, as opposed to having to take time to make one everyday. Who has time for that?
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You Asked: Cucumbers???
Dear FitSugar -
What are the nutritional benefits of cucumber, if any? It is one of my fave veggies but as far as I can tell, it doesn't pack much of a punch compared to other vegetables.
Questioning Cucumbers
I too love cucumbers - they make a great addition to any salad and are also a great vehicle for hummus.
Snack Attack: Cucumber Boat with Lox Spread
Since bagels are so dang high in calories, I have been searching for a new way to satisfy my craving for lox spread sprinkled with capers. The substitute is a seeded cucumber boat!!! It is not only satisfying and delish, but talk about increasing your veggie intake!!!
Just How Refreshing Is A Cucumber?
Cucumbers top my list of cooling foods. There is a reason that saying "cool as a cucumber" exists. Aside from vital nutrients, like vitamins and minerals, we also get water from our food, but do you know how much water your favorite foods contain?
Healthy Snack: Cucumber Cream Cheese Nibblers
In the mood for a light snack for Summer? Give this simple recipe a try. It may not seem very appetizing, but it's one of those things that you have to try.
Snack Attack: Tzatziki, No Longer Greek to Me
I recently spent some time in Greece and I literally lived on Tzatziki and pita the entire time I was there.
Convinced it was going to keep the memories alive at home, I have been making a healthier version of this tasty Greek style dip.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of non-fat yogurt
- 2 large cucumbers
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (or 2 garlic cloves)
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- A handful of dill (or if you're like me and don't like dill you can leave this step out) Put all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until mixed well.
Spice It Up: Cinnamon Helps Keep Blood Sugar Down
Cinnamon may seem like the perfect spice for fall or winter, but new research once again demonstrated the spice's healthful effects on blood sugar. Recent findings indicate adding some cinnamon to your dessert may temper the blood sugar surge that follows a sweet treat. This new evidence, supports earlier findings that cinnamon contributes to controlling blood sugar levels in healthy adults.
Cooling Foods to Beat the Heat
Summer is officially here!!!! Today marks the longest day of the year - summer solstice. Summer also means there is an abundance of fruits and veggies that are in season and super tasty right now.
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