cucumbers

Nutrition

Cucumbers are low in calories and provide small amounts of vitamins A and C as well as calcium and iron. Consuming one-third of a medium cucumber yields 15 calories.
 
Selection

Look for firm cucumbers with rich green color and no soft spots. Cucumbers that bulge in the middle usually mean it is filled with large, watery seeds and tasteless flesh.
 
Storage

Whole cucumbers should be refrigerated in a crisper for up to a week. Unwaxed cucumbers will easily lose moisture, so keep them wrapped tightly in plastic.
 
Preparation

Wash; removing seeds and peeling depends on the variety and is optional. To seed, slice in half lengthwise and scrape out with the tip of a teaspoon.

To add a decorative touch, run tines of a fork down the entire length of the cucumber, penetrating the peel. Slice crosswise.
 
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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