Cucumber is
one of the oldest cultivated crops, belonging to the Cucurbitaceous family. Apart
from using cucumber to control pests, cucumber is very useful to the body. The high-water
content of cumber helps keep the body hydrated, and the low-calorie content
makes it a great choice for a weight loss diet. The health benefits of cucumber
cannot be exhausted in one post and for easy reading I try to make the post as
brief as possible. Below are the impressive health benefits that can be derived
from cucumber:
- Hydration: If you are too engaged to
drink enough water, chewing cucumber, which is 96% water will keep you
hydrated!
- Heartburn Relief: Eating cucumber will relieve
your body heartburn while applying cucumber on your skin, and you get rid
of sunburn and itchy skin.
- Toxins Removal: Water in cucumber acts as
broom in the system, sweeping waste products out of your system. With
regular use, cucumber is known to dissolve kidney stones.
- Rich in Vitamins: Cucumber
supplies vitamins A, B, C and K, which boost immunity, give you
energy and keep you radiant. Give it more power by juicing cucumber with
carrot and spinach.
- Minerals Supply: With
the vitamins cucumber supplies and skin-friendly minerals like magnesium,
potassium, silicon,
cucumber helps in avoiding nutrient deficiencies.
- Weight Loss: Enjoying cucumbers in salads
and soups helps in weight loss
- Revives the eyes: Placing chilled slices of
cucumber on the eyes is an old beauty visual, but it really helps reduce
under-eye bags and puffiness.
- Reduces Cancer Risk: To cut down your risk of suffering
from cancers, include cucumber in your diet. Several studies show that
cucumber has cancer fighting potential.
- Stabilizes Blood Pressure:
Cucumber
has been found to bring relief to patients struggling with blood pressure,
both high and low – give it a trial
- Refreshes the Mouth: Taking cucumber juice
refreshes and heals diseased gums, leaving your mouth smelling good.
- Smooths hair and nails: The silica in cucumber
makes the hair and nails stronger and shinier.
- Calms Muscle and Joint pains:
The vitamins and minerals in cucumber make it a
powerful enemy of muscle and joint pain.
- Maintains The Kidneys: Cucumber lowers uric acid
levels in your system, keeping the kidneys happy.
- Good for diabetics: Diabetes patients can enjoy
cucumber while also reaping its health benefits – cucumber contains a
hormone needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin.
- Reduces cholesterol: A compound called sterols
in cucumber helps reduce bad cholesterol.
· Reduces Chronic Diseases: Cucumber contains unique
polyphenols and other compounds that may help reduce the risk of chronic
diseases and much, much more.
These and more are the reasons to
eat cucumbers all year long! Search the Internet for more benefits and help
yourself and loved ones to remain healthy – Shalom
Remain Safe, Sound & Secured
Prince Aloy Anyanwu
The Helper of your Joy
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