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Health Benefits of Eating Cucumber

What is a Cucumber?


Cucumber is a fruit from the Cucurbitaceae family. Scientifically known as Cucumis sativus, it belongs to the same family as zucchini, watermelon, pumpkin, and other types of summer squash. Cucumbers, typically eaten fresh, are called slicing cucumbers. Gherkin cucumbers are specially produced to make pickles (also known as pickled cucumbers). These are much smaller in size than the slicing ones. Slicing cucumbers are available throughout the year, but they are at their best between May and July.

The plant where cucumber grows is a creeping vine that develops these cylindrical, edible fruits throughout the year. Different varieties of cucumber are grown in different regions of the world.
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Cucumbers are beneficial for overall health and are particularly enjoyed during the summer months given their high water content. They also contain important nutrients and antioxidants  essential for the human body. Cucumbers flesh is also rich in fiber and a range of minerals.


Nutration facts of cucumber (100gm).

Health Benefits of Cucumbers.


Prevent kidney stones and constipation.

Cucumber contains fiber and water which prevents from kidney stones and constipation. The daily intake of Cucumber increases the fiber intake. Cucumber is also a great source of potassium, Vitamin C, silica, Vitamin A and magnesium. All these nutrients provide various health benefits.

Maintains blood pressure.

The studies show that the high intake of potassium, magnesium and fiber helps to lower the blood pressure and maintains it to normal levels. The intake of the diet rich in these complexes with the diet such as low fat diary items, seafood, lean meat and poultry reduce the systolic pressure by 5.5 points and diastolic pressure by 3.0 points.

Improve Memory.

Cucumbers contain an anti-inflammatory flavonol called “fisetin” which plays a significant role in brain health. And while fisetin is found in other vegetables, cucumbers in particular contain a more concentrated amount. Due to this, cucumbers have been cited to improve memory and help in preventing memory loss.

Have Anti-Cancer Benefits.

Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy and reduce your risk of cancer. Cucumbers in particular, are a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, and contain high levels of these nutrients which may help in preventing cancer. They also contain fisetin (mentioned earlier), caffeic acid and lutein which have all been shown to reduce cancerous symptoms.

Promote Healthy Skin.

There’s a reason why every spa seems to have cucumbers on hand. Not only does cucumber water make for a super refreshing that can promote relaxation, but cucumbers also have amazing skin benefits when applied topically. Cucumbers, most popularly placed on the eyelids, cool the area and ease facial swelling – cool as a cucumber, right? Cucumbers can also serve as a great way to cool down sunburn!

Source.

*https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/cucumber/
*https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vegetable/cucumber.html
*https://gethealthyu.com/health-benefits-of-cucumbers/

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