Cucumber Health Benefits
Cucumber was considered as one of the healthiest food around the world because of its numerous beneficial effects on the body.
This vegetable has a scientific name of Cucumis sativus and belongs to the family of melons. It is quite related to watermelon, squash, pumpkin, and zucchini. It is widely cultivated around the world due to its versatility from being both fruit and vegetable.
The cucumber was made up of 95 percent water, it is also low in cholesterols, calories, sodium, and fat. It has 3 main varieties including slicing, pickling, and seedless. “Slicing” was used for fresh consumption, “pickling” was produced in processing into pickles and other products. Seedless is a variety of cucumber, which has no seeds at all.
It is mostly used in making vegetable salads, cooking purposes, and in making juices. Aside from its culinary purposes, it is also used for beautification. It also contains numerous medicinal properties which help us to treat and prevent several types of diseases.
It contains vitamin B1, C, K, antioxidants, beta-carotene, pantothenic acid, biotin, and other vitamins. It has minerals such as manganese, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, and potassium. It has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory properties, which can relieve inflammations.
Aids Weight Loss
It has low calorie, fats, and cholesterols, so consumers should not worry about their weight. It also contains fiber that can help us in losing excess fats.
Keeps us Hydrated
It is made up of 95 percent water, which keeps the body dehydrated even if we’re too busy to drink water.
Eliminates Toxins
It contains antioxidants, which fight free radicals and contains vitamins and minerals that can flush out toxic waste out from the body.
Regulates Blood Pressure
Eating cucumber can help the individual to reduce high blood pressure.
Fights Bad Breath
It heals gum diseases and leaving our mouth smells good.
Good for Diabetics
It contains hormones that increase the production of insulin, which can control the blood sugar levels in the body.
Manage Cholesterol
It has a compound called “Sterols” fighting bad cholesterol.
Improves Eye Health
Placing a slice of cucumber in the eyes can reduce eye bags.