HEALTH BENEFITS OF CUCUMBER

Cucumber Health Benefits are worth it because having a healthy and beautiful skin lies more on the purity of the blood (blood purity) than the application of organic cosmetic products. This shows that true beauty comes from the inside. Cucumber has high water content and it’s among the vegetables with lowest calorie.

Cucumber is one of the most cultivated vegetables in the world. The main producing nations are China and Russia.

Other names are:

Concombre (French), Pepino (Spanish), Gurke (German).

Cucumber originated from South Asia, or we can say it is native to South Asia, although it spread throughout the world since inception.

The Greeks, Egyptians and the Romans knew, loved and enjoyed the cucumber. I know aside watermelon it is among the foods the Israelites longed to eat when they could not bear the hunger and hard times they experienced the wilderness.

When you eat cucumber, it’s just like you are drinking a glass of water. This is because 96% of its weight is water, that is to say 150 grams of cucumber contains 140 grams of water.

Cucumber has great healing and biological value. Cucumber are low in fat, calorie, sodium and cholesterol but they provide other various nutrients.

Cucumber, since ancient times has been part of the diet of the Mediterranean.

According to Medical News Today, it fosters blood clotting because of the presence of vitamin K which helps to improve the absorption of calcium and may support health of the bone.

Another good facts about cucumber is its anti-inflammatory benefits and the application of the sliced cucumber to the skin help soothes, cool the skin and reduce irritation and swelling. It can also expel sunburn. When placed on the eyes, morning puffiness is decreased.

Cucumber Properties as regards to its Health Benefits

Raw edible portion of its 100 grams is composed of the following:

Protein = 0.690 g

Energy = 13.0 kcal = 53.0 kj

Carbohydrates = 1.96 g

Fibre = 0.800 g

Vitamin A = 21.0 μg RE

Vitamin B₁ = 0.024 mg

Vitamin B₂ = 0.22 MG

Niacin = 0.304 mg NE

Folate = 13.0 μg

Vitamin B₆ = 0.042 mg

Vitamin C = 5.30 mg

Vitamin E = 0.079 mg ∝-TE

Iron = 0.260 mg

Calcium = 14.0 mg

Phosphorus = 20.0 mg

Magnesium = 11.0 mg

Potassium = 144 mg

Zinc = 0.200 mg

Saturated fat = 0.034 g

Fat = 0.130 g

Sodium = 2.00 mg

Vitamin B₁₂ and Cholesterol = nil

Percentage (%) Composition of Cucumber

Nutrients	% Composition
Minerals	0.410
Fibre	0.800
Carbohydrates	1.96
Fat	0.130
Water	96.0
Protein	0.690

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Some Properties and Indications of Cucumber

Cucumber is one of the most water-rich food and as such contains 13 kcal/100g. Cucumber’s high therapeutic and dietary benefits are found in their minerals. Protein content is 0.69%, carbohydrate is 1.96% while fat is 0.13%. They also contain some small amounts of vitamin in B, C, and E and provitamin A.

Medicinal Properties of Cumber

1. Depurant: They help eliminate waste substances from the bloodstream through the skin or the urine.
2. Laxative effects: They help accelerate the movement of the feces. This is as a result of their high water content
3. Since cucumber contains some minerals that are highly alkaline, they help neutralize excess wastes that seem acidic which came as a result of animal-based foods consumed.
4. Diuretic: They facilitate the increase in urine output.

Preparation and Use of Cucumber For Its Health Benefits

1. Raw: Cucumber are harvested even as they seem unripe. To consume it raw, chew the very well so as to prevent indigestion. They can be prepared with other vegetables when making salads. So they can be eaten in salads with blended tomato or with oil and lemon
2. Cucumber can be cooked with other vegetables or baked with cheese. They are also good in soups.

Some Primary Applications

1. Skin: Cucumbers keep the body hydrated and make available the sulfur required for healthy nails, skin cells,
2. hair etc. they also help get rid of toxic wastes in the bloodstream. It is good for those who want to get rid of eczema, dermatosis or psoriasis from off the skin.

For Effective Beauty Treatment

–        Rub it directly on the skin (cut it in slices)

–        Get the thin slices and place them on the affected places

Cucumber is recommended for those suffering from obesity, diabetes. For diabetes, cucumber has low carbohydrate content and provides certain amounts of vitamins and minerals.

Caution!

To facilitate tolerance especially for those suffering or with frail stomach, cucumbers should be chewed properly.

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