Cucumbers contain vitamins K, C and B6, magnesium, potassium, thiamin, riboflavin, folate, pantothenic acid, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc and copper.
Health benefits of Cucumbers:
Eating fruits and vegetables of all kinds generally has long been associated with reduced risk of many diseases. Many studies by health experts suggest that plant food like cucumber decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, also promote healthy complexion and increase energy.
Being mostly water and full of important electrolytes, cucumber helps to prevent dehydration during the hot months of the year.
Cucumber has a cooling effect that decreases swelling, irritation and inflammation. Cucumber slices can be placed over the eyes to decrease morning puffiness or placed on the skin to alleviate and treat sunburn.
Bone fracture is associated with low intake of vitamin K. A cup of cucumber provides 11% of your daily need of vitamin K which improves calcium absorption for better bone health.
Cucumber can be stored in the refrigerator for upto a week where
there is constant supply of electricity. Cucumber are best when eaten raw. They are great when added to salad and sandwich.
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