Scientifically, cucumbers are a fruit; but like tomatoes in culinary they are used as a vegetable. Cucumbers are loaded with essential nutrients and are available year round. There are different kinds but commonly categorized into two - slicing cucumbers, the varieties that are best eaten fresh, and the pickling cucumbers which are pickled to make it palatable.
There’s more to this crunchy, juicy treat other than being a staple in salads and sandwiches; eaten fresh, cooked, or pickled. Cucumber is recognized as one of the healthiest foods because it has low in calories with no saturated fat or cholesterol content and also packed with fiber, and many important vitamins and minerals that provides the body with many health benefits.
Cucumbers help the body stay Hydrated
Cucumbers’ weight is 96% water and is considered as one of the best food to eat when you want to lose weight because you can satisfy your hunger with very minimal. Its water content can help keep the body hydrated, normalize the body temperature, and flushes toxins from the body.
Cucumbers help maintain a Healthy Skin
Cucumbers contain vitamin A, B, and C and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and silica plus its high water content that are beneficial to the skin’s health. To effectively tighten skin, facial mask infused with cucumber juice is also very effective. The presence of ascorbic acid and caffeic acid in cucumbers helps in soothing the skin, prevents irritations, and can lower water retention making them very effective to reduce puffiness and swelling under the eyes. Place a cold slice of cucumber on each eye is all it takes.
Cucumbers help fight Cancer
Chemical compounds found in cucumbers are greatly associated to reduce risks of some forms of cancer including prostate cancer, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer.
Cucumbers help maintain Normal Blood Pressure
Cucumbers are very good source of potassium, magnesium, and fiber that help control the blood pressure. Thus, keeping the blood vessels healthy and preventing incidence of stroke.
Cucumbers promotes Healthy Digestion
The water and fiber content of cucumbers will help relieve constipation and rid the digestive track of harmful toxins by encouraging regular bowel movement. Heartburn, gastritis, and acidity can also be relieved by the help of regular cucumber consumption.
Cucumbers help keep the Joints Healthy and Mobile
Cucumbers contain an excellent amount of silica which is important in keeping the joints healthy by strengthening its connective tissues.
Cucumbers help improve Blood Cholesterol levels
The fiber content plus the phytonutrients found in cucumbers may help improve the blood cholesterol levels.
Cucumbers help achieve Healthy Body Weight
Cucumbers are low in calories and high in water and fiber making it an ideal food especially for those who are trying to lose weight.
Cucumbers help lower Uric Acid levels
Cucumbers are recommended for those suffering from gout and arthritis. Cucumbers help relieve pain because its vitamin A, B1, B6, folate, calcium, magnesium, and potassium that can help lower the uric acid level in the body.
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