Dried vegetables– tag –

Cucumber is said to cool the body and clear excess heat. When the heat leaves you tired or swelling is on your mind, bring cucumber to the table in a salad or as pickles. A vegetable that adds freshness to summer eating.

Onion is said to warm the body, help the flow of blood and ease a cold or bloated stomach. On days when your gut is weak or you feel the cold, do try dishes made with onion. Added to a stir-fry or a soup, it is a dependable vegetable that warms you from within and gives you back some energy.