Eva maintains an age defying diet and workout regimen. Eva is keeps up her youthful appearance by running and strength training and to keep her energy up after the gym, Eva has a hearty, protein-packed breakfast, like eggs whites or cottage cheese. Eva was raised on a ranch in Corpus Christi, Texas, so she loves to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Her quick and healthy snack is cucumber slices with fresh lemon juice squeezed on top, no ranch dressing here.
Here is a Rachel Ray cucumber salad recipe that Eva Langoria would probably enjoy. Its fast and easy to make, but nutritious. All important factors in an age defying diet. It only takes about 10 minutes to prepare this tasty salad recipe. Use vine ripe tomatoes for a more flavorful taste.
Cucumbers are low in calories because they are composed of mostly water, but they are rich in vitamins and minerals , like Vitamin C, Potassium, Magnesium, and Silica. Silica helps to strengthen bones, which will help keep you running. Raw tomatoes contain Vitamin A, B, C, K, beta-carotene. Vitamin K can help to strengthen and repair connective tissue, this can help keep you in the gym for longer periods.
Cucumber and Tomato Salad Recipe -by Rachel Ray:
Ingredients:
• 1/2 English cucumber, sliced
• 2 Tomatoes, diced
• Handful of parsley, chopped
• 1/2 Red onion, chopped
• 2T Extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Toss all the ingredients in a bowl and garnish with vinegar, oil and salt and pepper to taste.
Makes 4 servings.
