• May 2, 2024

Cucumber is a vegetable with high water content and low carbohydrate content. It also contains beta-sitosterol, a compound present in the cells of plants.

According to the urologist, Patrice Pfeifer , beta-sitosterol also acts on prostatic tissues where it interferes with prostaglandins, the natural mediators produced by the organism, which are especially involved in pain and inflammation phenomena at the gastric and gynecological level.

So you can enjoy the benefits of cucumber GetQoralHealth has this delicious recipe. Enjoy your meal!

COLD CUCUMBER AND YOGURT SOUP

(2 servings)

INGREDIENTS

2 cucumbers

200 g. of natural yogurt (not creamy or sweet)

2 tablespoons of sour cream (30 g.)

1 clove garlic

½ lemon (the juice)

chives

black bread

INSTRUCTIONS

1) Peel and slice the cucumbers, garlic and scallions. Cut some slices of cucumber for decoration.

2) Add the cucumber and garlic to the yogurt together with the cream and the lemon and add everything.

3) Mix the pieces of scallions.

4) Cut the black bread into cubes and put it to toast in the oven until crispy.

Serve fresh, decorating with slices of cucumber and the cubes of hot bread.

TheBritish Journal of Urology reviewed in an article, four clinical studies, whose results have demonstrated the efficacy of beta-sitosterol with respect to a placebo on urinary problems.

The intensity of the problems decreased. The researchers also observed an increase in urinary flow and a decrease in postvoid residual.

Beta-sitosterol is also indicated to reduce cholesterol, the properties of cucumber also benefit people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes. Ready to include cucumber in your salads?

Do you want to lose weight? Sign up with us and enjoy the new GetQoralHealth tool.

Video Medicine: Refreshing Chilled Cucumber & Yogurt Soup Recipe | HappyFoods (May 2024).