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Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Benefits of Cucumber

Benefits of Cucumber


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Cucumbers are the 4th most cultivated vegetable worldwide. This is largely because they are known to provide a variety of benefits for your overall health. Cucumbers are often referred to as a super food due to their high nutrient content. Listed below are some of the many benefits of consuming cucumber.


Nutrition Facts of Cucumber
Cucumbers contain several essential nutrients that can provide benefits for your overall health. Consuming cucumbers regularly can provide you with a healthy dose of these vitamins and minerals to help fill in the gaps in your diet.































































Nutrient



Value



% of RDA



Pantothenic Acid



.259mg



5



Pyridoxine



.040mg



3



Riboflavin



.033mg



3



Vitamin A



105 IU



3.5



Vitamin C



2.8mg



4.5



Vitamin K



16.4µg



13.6



Potassium



147mg



3



Iron



.28mg



3.5



Magnesium



13mg



3



Manganese



.079g



3.5



Phosphorus



24mg



3




Benefits of Cucumber
In addition to providing a good source of vitamins and minerals, there are plenty of benefits of consuming cucumber. You can also apply cucumber to the skin or other areas of the body to gain these benefits.




































































Benefits



Descriptions



Keeps hydration



Cucumbers are 96 percent water which can help to compensate if you are not drinking enough water daily.



Combats internal and external heat



Consuming cucumber can help to reduce the effects of Heartburn. Applying cucumber on the skin can help to reduce the effects of sunburn.



Flushes away toxins



The high water in cucumber helps to remove waste from the system and can help to dissolve Kidney Stones.



Supplies nutrients to the skin



Health spas will often use cucumber-based treatments because they are filled with potassium, magnesium and silicon that is good for the skin.



Helps with Weight Loss



Cucumbers can be added to snacks, soups and salads or consumed with low fat-yogurt dip in place of more fattening foods.



Improves the appearance of the eyes



Placing a chilled sLice of cucumber on each eyelid can help to reduce puffiness and under-eye bags.



Reduces Cancer risk



Several studies have indicated that eating more cucumber can reduce your risk of developing cancer.



Stabilizes Blood Pressure



Those that suffer from high or low blood pressure can stabilize their symptoms by consuming more cucumber.



Refreshes mouth



Consuming cucumber juice can heal diseased gums and get rid of bad breath.



Aids digestion



Cucumbers are full of fiber so you can work out the jaw when eating it and promote better digestion



Soothes nails and hair



The high silica content in cucumbers can make your hair and nails shiner and stronger.



Relieves joint and muscle pain



The high vitamin and mineral content in cucumbers can help to ease away muscle and joint pain.



Improves kidney health



Eating cucumbers lowers the level of uric acid in the body to reduce the impact on the kidneys.



Improves Diabetes symptoms



Cucumbers contain a hormone that helps the Pancreas produce insulin.



Reduces cholesterol



The sterol compounds in cucumbers can lower bad cholesterol levels.




The following video outlines how to make dill pickles out of cucumbers: