How To Make Cucumber Salsa-Transform Your Kitchen-Episode #9

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Perfect on a hot summer day! In this episode Dr. Josh Axe walks you through how to make this refreshing cucumber salsa--and the many health benefits it offers. Did you know tomatoes can help reduce sunburn and cucumbers are good for acne and sunspots?

Ingredients:

3 c. cherry tomatoes, quartered

2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded; chopped, quartered

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & chopped

1 c. green, red & yellow peppers, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 small Vidalia onion, chopped

1 tsp. fresh parsley, minced

2 tsp. fresh cilantro, minced

½ tsp. dill

1 tsp. sea salt

4 tbsp. lime juice

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl, serve, and enjoy!

Health Benefits:

Tomatoes: full of lycopene, a natural antioxidant that protects the skin against sunburn, helps the body fight cancer, and supports prostate health in men

Cucumbers: contain silica, which promotes skin health and are full of electrolytes.

Jalapenos: boost metabolism, promote weight loss

Bell peppers: full of Vitamin C to help fight cancer and disease and support immune system, also contain beta carotene, a phytonutrient and antioxidant that promotes anti-aging, as well as Vitamin A, which supports eye health

Garlic: contains allicin, a natural antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal

Onions: contain sulfur, which helps the body to detoxify naturally

Parsley: promotes good breath, powerful antioxidant, one of the most nutrient-dense foods, high in Vitamin K

Cilantro: powerful detoxifier, binds to heavy metals in body

Celtic Sea Salt: high in trace minerals

Lime: full of Vitamin C, alkalizing

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