Cucumber is
believed to be one of the oldest cultivated vegetables. It first came from
Northern India. It is considered as a healthy food for the reason that it is
low in fat and calories. It also contains Vitamins and minerals that make it a
healthy choice for cooking and snacking
It Keeps your body hydrated. Since 96% of
it is water content which is nutritious than regular water. This helps in
regulating body temperature and in detoxification.
Skin care Facial masks. have cucumber juice in them which is
used for skin tightening.
Helps in fighting cancer. Reduces breast, prostate and ovarian cancer
because it contains lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol which
fight cancer.
Controls Blood Pressure. Cucumber juice is used to treat both
low and high blood pressure. It contains potassium, magnesium and fiber which
are helpful for regulating blood pressure.
Cures digestion disorders. Cucumber juice cures heartburn,
gastritis, and ulcers. The high water content helps in detoxifying the body
hence aids in digestion.
Cures constipation. Daily consumption of cucumber heals
chronic constipation.
Promotes joint health. Cucumber has silica which strengthens
the connective tissues.
Eliminates bad breath. It has photochemicals that kills the
bacteria which cause bad breath in the mouth. To get rid of bad breath, press a
slice of cucumber in your mouth for atleast 30 seconds.
Reduce nail splitting. cares for your nails by preventing
splitting of fingers and toes.
Reduce gout and arthritis pain. When mixed with carrot juice, they
can relieve gout and arthritis pain by lowering the uric acid levels.
Cures diabetes. Contains a hormone needed by the
cells of the pancreas for producing insulin.
Reduces cholesterol. Cucumber has compounds called
sterols which help reduce cholesterol levels.
Helps in hair growth. Contains silicon and sulphur which
promote healthy hair growth. For best results, mix cucumber juice with the
juices of carrots, lettuce or spinach.
Aid in weight loss. Due to its low calorie and high water
content, cucumber is an ideal diet for a person who wants to loose weight.
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