This is the third installment of our alkaline foods series where we feature a food from A-Z, sharing the benefits of the food along with suggested recipes to try!
C is for Cucumber
Cucumbers are 96% alkaline water and low in calories. They contain fiber, potassium, ß-carotene and α-carotene, vitamin-C, vitamin-A, vitamin-B, vitamin-K, vitamin-D, B1, B6, folate, calcium, magnesium, silica, zea-xanthin and lutein.
The alkaline water, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in cucumber promote health in many ways including:
- Cleansing and hydrating properties
- Reduces risk of cancer
- Reduces constipation
- Stimulates hair growth
- Reduces cholesterol
- Helps diabetics
- Aids in weight loss
- Helps reduce blood pressure and heart rates
- Scavenges for free radicals
- Mild diuretic property
- Promotes healthy teeth and gums
- Promotes osteotrophic (bone mass building) activity
- Aids in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease patients by limiting neuronal damage
- Promotes joint health
- Sun and wind burn relief
- Tightens skin and reduces puffiness when applied topically
Cucumber recipes to try:
- Cucumber Pear Salad with Lime Rosemary Dressing
- Raw Summer Salad
- Cabbage Salad
- Veggie Wrap or Pita Pocket
- Black Bean Veggie Burgers
- Watermelon Cooler
- Green Giant Juice
- Green Juice
Other alkaline foods that start with C:
- Chestnuts
- Chia seeds
- Coconut
- Coconut oil
- Coconut milk
- Canola oil
- Chard
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Coriander
- Chili peppers
- Chives
- Cabbage
- Celery
- Collard greens
For more alkaline recipes from around the web, visit and follow our Alkaline Diet & Recipes Pinterest board. Stay tuned for the next installment of our alkaline foods series: D is for Dairy-Free Milk.