People are beginning to realize the level of impact that the food you consume can have to your health. One of the amazing foods that stand out with so many health benefits is Cucumber.Cucumbers are said to belong to the same family as pumpkin and watermelon and have been noted to render a host of benefits to the human body, some of which we would be sharing with you in this article.
Cucumbers are said to belong to the same family as pumpkin and watermelon and have been noted to render a host of benefits to the human body, some of which we would be sharing with you in this article.
Some of the amazing health benefits of cucumber are:
1. Improves your digestion
Cucumbers go a long way in enhancing the smooth performance of your digestive system because of its high fiber and water content. Cucumber helps in the digestion process by flushing out unwanted toxins that can damage your body.
2. Fight against cancer
Considering the level at which we are growing in technological advancements and how we are more than ever before more susceptible to being exposed to being exposed to carcinogens, what you need is cucumber in your daily diet.
Research has unveiled that cucumber contains polyphenols known as lignans, which have tested positive in reducing your risk of certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and prostate cancer.
3. Improves immune system
Apart from improving your digestive system, cucumbers play a significant role in enhancing the general functionality of your immune system, cucumbers have been known to possess a number of antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, apigenin, luteolin and vitamin C (among others).
This rich combination of antioxidants helps to fight against free radicals that target your body’s cells and also helps in reducing the risk of developing certain chronic heart diseases.
4. Improves heart health
Just as I was explaining in the former point, cucumber helps to reduce your risk of developing certain chronic heart diseases and generally helps you improve the health of your cardiovascular system.
Studies have even pointed out that cucumber contains certain amounts of potassium which in turn enables it to regulate your blood pressure levels and enhance the strength of your muscles.
5. Low in calories
Cucumbers have also been tested to contain a moderate amount of calories – 16 calories per a cup of sliced cucumbers. By virtue of this, cucumbers are more often recommended by dieticians as an effective tool for maintaining a healthy weight.
As I explained at the first point above, cucumbers contain a high amount of fiber – which makes it dissolve into a ‘gel-like texture’ when consumed, thereby reducing the rate at which you ordinarily digested food but keeping you satiable throughout, which will, in turn, control your craving for more food.
6. Reliefs stress
Cucumbers also contain Vitamin B1, B5 and B7, which have been known to reduce anxiety and mitigate the effects of stress. So you can stop taking those pills today and start eating more of cucumber.
Conclusion
There are so many ways you can inculcate cucumber in your daily diet. It could be added to your breakfast, lunch and dinner but always remember thta it is best served raw.
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