Cucumbers are abundant and delicious this time of year. Click on the links below for reasons why cucumbers are fantastic for your health and recipes to give you new ways to eat them.

Cucumbers Part 1: Quick pick me up and a smoothie

Cucumbers Part 2: Pro-beauty, anti-cancer and dill salad

Cucumbers Part 3: Home care, bad breath and a piña colada

Cucumbers Part 4: Hangovers, weight loss and sweet pickles

Cucumbers Part 5: Health and soup