Health Benefits of Cucumber
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Cucumber is a fruit that came from the same family as pumpkin, zucchini and other squashes. It has a dark green rind and white succulent flesh. There are 2 types of cucumbers the pickling varieties and the slicing varieties. The pickling variety is relatively small (2 - 4 inches long).
Nutritive Values : Per 100 gm.
- Vitamin A 180 I.U.
- Niacin Trace
- Vitamin C 9 mg.
- Calcium 32 mg.
- Iron 1.8 mg.
- Phosphorus 27 mg.
- Potassium 80 mg.
- Carbohydrates 17 gm.
- Calories 70
Reported Health Benefits :
- Cucumber is best natural diuretic known, secreting and promoting the flow of urine.
- Helps in kidney and urinary bladder disease.
- Liver disease
- Pancreatic disease
- The potassium content of cucumber makes it highly useful for conditions of high and low blood pressure.
- Cucumber contains erepsin, the enzyme that helps to digest protein.
- The high silicon and sulphur content of the cucumber is said to promote the growth of hair, especially when the juice of the cucumber is added to the juice of carrot, lettuce and spinach.
- A mixture of cucumber juice with carrot juice is said to be beneficial for rheumatic conditions resulting from excessive uric acid in the body.
- Cucumber juice is also valuable for helping diseases of the teeth, gums, especially in cases of pyorrhea.
- The high mineral content of this vegetable also helps to prevent splitting of nails of the fingers and toes.
- Cucumber, radish and bitter gourd are beneficial in diabetes.
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I have diabetes and I eat lots of fresh veggies. Cukes are one of my favs.
infarenes it helps..!
I have been taking cucumber juice daily for the past 3 weeks and the difference is amazing. My skin is silky and soft and there is no dryness whatsoever. My eyes are sparking and I have attracted lots of compliments. I would mix it will apple, carrot or celery and it has also helped reduce bloatedness. I would recommend anyone to give it a go, the effects on your body and mental health are wonderful and in a few short weeks the difference is quite astonishing. Get juicing, I say!
i hate cucumbers but the only reason i eat them is to loose weight and such...
but i eat them with ranch to get rid of the yuckie flavor.....
so um yea...
I mix cucumbe.carriots with orange juice...it is deliciuos....pplus the benefits.........
cucumber in a greek feta cheese salad is addictive..I have it near everyday
Just wanted to ask someone's advice on giving babies cucumber juice for wind? at around 2 weeks old having trouble bringing up wind? Anyone heard this before?
YES CUCUMBER JUICE IS VERY HEALTHY, I USE TO JUICE IT WITH LETTUCE OR CARROTS... IT HELPS A LOT TO MY EYES COZ I WORK WITH COMPUTER EVRYDAY..
hi There,it was very informing to know all about the health benefits of this veggies.esp.now that i am planning a healthy llifestyle for my family.Thanks...
How best can cucumber be used to combat high blood pressure?
Cucumber is a great medicine used to reduce heat and inflammation. It can be eaten raw, pickled or used in cooking. This cool fruit is popular among women because it is normally used to help treat tired eyes.
i liked so much to eat cucumber it helps to my eyes and my skin soft and smooth
super dami ng info nyo dito. ang dami kong nalaman. to the highest lsvsl talaga
I didn't even know of the health benefits, but I love cucumber. Now I can eat even more of it. GEE THANKS!
I realised that everyone loves cucumbers, but we all tease ourselves with little slices of it. I just chop it in half and eat half a washed cucumber like the heart desires. Why not? We eat a whole apple! Just give in... take massive chunks out of it and smile. Food is for enjoying and satisfying the most natural human desires.
Just want to ask if cucumber soap is also benificial? my friend recommend me pipino soap to remove my skin blemishes?
I eat cucumber slices with hummus. Its a great healthy substitution for chips and dip! I eat this as a side all the time!
Frank says:
2 years ago
hello
. Its very knowledgable