Don’t Diss These Veggies


Michael Finch |

Cucumbers

IT’S ALWAYS:
A refreshing addition to a summer salad and a cool treat for tired eyes

IT’S ALSO:
A good source of caffeic acid, which helps soothe skin irritation, and silica, an essential building block of connective tissue like muscle, tendons and ligaments, and bone. The flesh contains vitamin C, and the skin is rich in potassium and magnesium.

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