• We call cucumbers a “Free Food” since they are essentially free of any serious impact on your blood sugar.
• Cucumber is the best natural diuretic known, secreting and promoting the flow of urine.
• Helps in kidney, liver, pancreatic and urinary bladder disease.
• The potassium content of cucumber makes it highly useful for conditions of high and low blood pressure.
• Cucumber contains erepsin, the enzyme that helps to digest protein.
• The high mineral content of this vegetable also helps to prevent splitting of nails of the fingers and toes.

Ingredients:

4 cups peeled, seeded and thinly sliced cucumbers (about 4 medium cucumbers)
1 cup thinly sliced Vidalia or Red Onion
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Xagave Natural Sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt or replace with one of these herb and spices combination
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

• Combine ingredients in a medium bowl and toss well to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
• One variation is to use balsamic vinegar for cider vinegar.
• Another variation is to add 2-3 sliced Roma tomatoes.
• Yet another variation is to add 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill.

Yields 6 Servings.