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12 HEALTH BENEFITS OF CUCUMBERS









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Cucumber is a creeping vine plant that belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae and is widely grown, produces cylindrical to spherical fruits that are used as culinary vegetables.


  Cucumbers contain only 15 calories per 100 grams and are low in calories due to their 95% water content. It also contains great amounts of lignans, vitamin C, curcurbitacins, flavonoids, potassium and magnesium.  It also has other oligoelements and minerals that boats antioxidant, diuretic, depurative, anti-cancerous, anti-inflammatory, emollient, and anti-diabetic properties.  

 


1.  Assisting in weight loss 

Cucumbers are low in calories and rich in water and fiber.  This can help to keep you full between meals for longer, which is why they are commonly added to weight loss diets. 

 


2.  Preventing dehydration

 Because it is made up of 95% water and because it is rich in electrolytes, cucumber can help to prevent dehydration from physical activity.  This vegetable should be consumed in its natural form or added to a refreshing water with mint, for example. 



 3.  Preventing cancer

 Cucumber contains great quantities of antioxidants of nutrients, like cucurbitacins, which contain anti-cancerous and antiproliferative properties, which interfere the with the growth of cancerous and pre-cancerous cells. 



 4.  Maintaining cardiovascular health

 The fibers and antioxidants present in cucumbers can help to improve cardiovascular health.  They promote fat burning, particularly triglycerides and LDL cholesterol.  Regular consumption of cucumbers can help to prevent diseases like atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke. 



 5.  Reducing blood pressure

 Cucumbers contain great amounts of water, magnesium, and potassium.  This can help to reduce blood pressure, as these components promote vasodilation and help to flush out excess sodium through the urine.

 


6.  Managing diabetes

 Cucumbers contain fiber and have a low glycemic index which can help to slow down the speed at which blood sugars rise in the blood.  It contains cucurbita, which stimulates the release of insulin to regulate blood sugar levels and manage diabetes.



 7.  Reducing skin inflammation

 Cucumbers that are applied directly to the skin have a refreshing effect that help to keep the skin revitalized.  It can also soothe the skin and reduce swelling and irritation to relieve sun burns.



 8.  Assisting in body detoxification 

Because it contains potassium, water and antioxidants, cucumber can help to detox the body and reduce fluid retention.  It facilitates the elimination of  sodium and toxins through the urine. 

 


9.  Improving digestion

 Cucumbers act like an anti-inflammatory in the stomach and help to improve digestion.  It can reduce acidity and the formation of gas along the digestive tract. 

 


10.  Relieving constipation

 Cucumbers contain great quantities of fiber and water, which can help to soften the stools and add bulk to them, They can promote regular bowel movements and improve constipation, ideally when consumed whole with the peel (which is where most of its fibers are found).

 


11.  Improving bone health

 Because it contains great amounts of vitamin K, cucumber helps to maintain healthy bones.  Vitamin K, along with calcium, is necessary for adequate bone development and maintenance, which is crucial for avoiding conditions like osteoporosis. 



12.  Treating hair and nails

 Cucumbers contain silica, a mineral that helps to strengthen nails and hair, as it contributes to the growth and maintenance of connective tissue throughout the body.  Connective tissue is made-up of collagen and elastin, and is responsible for keeping cells stable and fixed.

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