- Cucumber salads and recipes are going viral on TikTok thanks to creators like Logan Moffitt (a.k.a. “the Cucumber King”).
- Cucumbers contain a high water and fiber content that can help with weight management and digestive health.
- They are also high in antioxidants and vitamins.
- Experts say that many of Moffitt’s cucumber recipes can be enjoyed as part of a healthy, balanced diet.
Cucumbers have become an unexpected star on TikTok. In fact, cucumber salad recipes have been gaining popularity on the social media platform thanks to creators like Logan Moffitt, known to fans as “The Cucumber King.”
Moffitt has dedicated his account to sharing cucumber salads and recipes, many of which have gone viral and racked up millions of views.
Healthline spoke with nutritionists who say they applaud cucumbers’ new-found popularity on social media. The vegetable is not only one that’s high in antioxidants and vitamins, but its high water and fiber content can also help with weight management and digestive health.
Below are five of Moffitt’s delicious and nutritious viral recipes that the nutritionists say they highly recommend.
If you’re looking for a quick and easy lunch, Tejal Parekh, registered dietitian and contributor for The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos, believes this could be a good choice.
“While it wouldn’t be considered low calorie, you could lower the fat by using low fat or fat-free versions of the ingredients or just use a little less of the cream cheese, sour cream, and cheese,” she notes.
“A whole cucumber gives it a boost of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins,” she continues.
“The cucumber in this recipe is also a good source of Vitamin K (important for blood clotting and bone health), Potassium (important for heart, bone, muscle and kidney health), and Vitamin C (important for wound healing and immune health).”
Amie Alexander, a registered dietitian at Nutri Peak, says this is a refreshing and very healthful recipe.
“Cucumber acts as a base in this recipe, so it will add hydration and key nutrients, most notably vitamin K, that plays a critical part in skeletal health,” Alexander explains.
She says the introduction of pork belly also provides a source of protein and healthy fats but warns that it’s also extremely high in saturated fat.
“This could be a downside for those monitoring their fat intake or cholesterol levels,” she notes.
Alexander says garlic in the soup will add flavor and act as an antioxidant.
Overall, she says this recipe provides a good balance between hydration, nutrients, and flav