Cucumber!
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Vitamin C and A
Molybdenum
Folate
Fiber
Potassium
-They contain sterols (most of which are in the cucumber's skin), which have been shown to help lower cholesterol levels.
-The skin contains silica--this has been found to be an important ingredient in all types of healthy connective tissue throughout our entire bodies!
-Cukes have bee shown to help prevent and reduce water retention.
-Cukes have cooling properties! (They are 95% water.) And guess what? The inside of a cuke can actually be 20 degrees cooler than outside temperatures!
-The mineral and water content make it a fantastic post-workout food!
Alrighty then...now it's time for your LOW FAT, RAW VEGAN RECIPE!
CUCUMBER COOLER
The name says it all, I think--it's cooling, it's refreshing, it's hydrating, and fantastically delicious! Drink this whenever you're feeling the need to cool yourself--physically, mentally, or emotionally. Cucumber Cooler will bring you back to your body and liven all of your senses! This bit of yumminess contains right around 200 calories, so drink to your heart's content!
Ingredients:
2 cucumbers, chopped
1 lime, peeled
2-4 dates, soaked (depending on how sweet you like it)
4 fresh mint leaves
Preparation:
Pop those cucumbers into your blender, along with the lime, dates (and soak water), and mint leaves. Blend until smooth. Drink until you feel totally refreshed, rejuvenated, and vibrant!
There's Day 21 for you! Eat mounds of fruit!Be Vegan, Be Vibrant!
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