HEALTH BENEFITS OF CUCUMBER





𝟏. 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡 : Cucumbers are nutrient rich. They contain Vitamin K, B and C, Copper, Manganese and Potassium. All these vitamins and minerals can help avoid nutrient deficiencies within our bodies.


𝟐. 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐬 : Cucumbers contain Polyphenols called lignans, which help to lower your risk of Breast, Uterine, Prostate and Ovarian Cancers. They also contain Phytonutrients called cucurbitacins, which have anti-cancer properties. These lignans also protect against Cardiovascular diseases.


𝟑. 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐬 : Cucumbers contain Fitesin (an anti- inflammatory flavonol) that help in improving your Memory and protecting your nerve cells from Age related decline.


𝟒. 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 : Cucumbers contain Anti-oxidants, Flavonoids and Tannins which prevent the accumulation of Free Radicals and reduce the risk of Chronic disease.


𝟓. 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 : Cucumbers contain about 96% water, so help in increasing Hydration in the cells of the body. This and the fact that they extremely low in Calories can help in weight loss.


𝟔. 𝐄𝐲𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 : Apply chilled cucumber slices on your eyes to reduce puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.


𝟕. 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 : Due to skin friendly minerals like Magnesium, Potassium and Silicon, eating cucumbers help in bringing out a glow on the skin. These minerals are also good for the Hair and for stronger Nails.


𝟖. 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 : Cucumber contains a hormone needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin, so cucumbers can be eaten freely by diabetics.


𝟗. 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥 : Sterols in Cucumber help reduce bad cholesterol.


𝟏𝟎. 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 : Cucumbers are a good food for people,suffering from high blood pressure. It can help stabilise BP levels.


11. Fiber Content : Due to high Fiber and Water Content, both of which may help precent Constipation and increase regularity, cucumbers are a great food to include in your diet.


12. Bone Health : Due to its Vitamin K content - One cup of cucumber contains 22% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin K. Cucumbers are good for improving Calcium absorption in the bones.


CAUTION 


If you overdose on Cucumber, due to its excessive presence of water, it can lead to an Imbalance in the Electrolyte levels in the blood (Sodium,Potassium, Chlorine).


Indigestion leading to bloating and flatulence if you have a Also due to the Cucurbitacins in the Cucumber, it can trigger sensitive digestive system.

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