The cucumber is a widely cultivated fruit with a cylindrical shape that belongs to the cucurbitaceae family.
It is usually harvested while still green and edible enough for human consumption.
Depending on your predilections, cucumber can be eaten raw, cooked, or prickled.
Here we present the eight health benefits of cucumber.
- Regulates blood pressure
Cucumber regulates the blood pressure. Regular consumption is good for patients with high and low blood pressure.
- Treats mouth odour
Cucumber helps to heal swollen gums and it also refreshes the mouth, making it smell nice.
- Keeps you hydrated
Inability to drink sufficient water causes dehydration, and if you are the type that is always on the move, with 96% water in cucumber, you can hydrate yourself on the go.
- Sweeps out toxins
Cucumber serves as natural flusher that helps in flushing out poisonous substances in the body.
- Supplies ample vitamins
Cucumber provides the body enough vitamins such as Vitamin A, B, and C. Aside from vitamins, it also provides the body with minerals such as Magnesium, Molybdenum, and Potassium.
- Reduces cancer risk
Cucumber fights carcinogenic substances in the body and thus reduces the risk of cancer.
- Aids food digestion
Cucumber contains dietary fibre that aids the easy digestion of food. You can call it an appetiser.
- Good for diabetics
Cucumber produces a hormone needed by the pancreas to produce insulin.
