Superb Benefits of Cucumber
This plant
is extremely easy to grow and is cultivated in various sizes, shapes and
colour. The vegetable is cultivated all over the world. It has a light to
dark green thin skin, moisture rich flesh and as tiny edible seeds in
it. The vegetable is best harvested when it is young, tender and just
short of achieving maturity. It has a slightly sweet flavour and is mainly
eaten raw in salad or sandwiches or in the form of juice.
The humble, crunchy Cucumber is a wonderful
vegetable to beat the scorching summer heat. Cucumber is one of the oldest
cultivated crops, believed to have been originated in the Indian subcontinent.
The plant is basically a creeper and belongs to the Cucurbitaceous family, its
scientific name being Cucumis sativus. This vegetable is considered as a super
food for its effects on the overall health.
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Cucumber can also be used to cure hangover
and headache associated with it. This is because they help to rehydrate the
body’s nutrients and eliminate the toxins that are present due to the intake of
alcohol. Eat few cucumber slices before going to bed. The sugar, vitamin B and
electrolytes content in cucumber will reduce the intensity of hangover and
headache.
Vitamin K in cucumbers plays a very important
role in strengthening bones by promoting orthotropic activity. The high
amount of silica in it promotes joint health by strengthening the connective
tissue. It is also a good source of calcium making it perfect for vegan diet.
Getting enough calcium also maintains the body’s hormone balance by controlling
hormone release.
Skin Benefits of Cucumber:
The most common use of cucumber pulp and
juice is to improve complexion and rejuvenate the skin. Mix cucumber juice with
a few drop of lemon juice and apply it as a facial mask. This will improve the
complexion and will add a glow to the skin.
If you are worried about eye puffiness then
cucumbers can provide you with instant relief. The ascorbic acid and caffeic
acid in cucumber brings down the water retention rate which in turn diminishes
the swelling and puffiness around the yes.
Cucumber Benefits for Hair
The most important benefit of cucumber for
hair is its hair strengthening properties. Cucumber in the form of the juice
contributes to the hair growth primarily due to its content of silicon, sulphur
sodium, phosphorus and calcium which are some of the most needed nutrients
required for hair growth. Drink cucumber juice daily to control hair fall. Cucumber juice can also be used as a hair
rinse to get silky and shiny hair. It conditions the hair and makes it more
manageable.
Putting a
cucumber on the roof of your mouth for a few minutes will help kill all the
bad-breath causing bacteria giving you a fresher breath. According to Ayuveda,
bad breath is caused due to excess heat in your stomach and eating a cucumber
will help release this. Here are some foods that'II help reduce bad breath.
Helps treat eye strain
Extreme
dependence of today’s generation on computers and smartphones often leads to
eye strain and headache. Keeping a slice of cucumber on your eyes and lying
down for several minutes can help reduce eye strain and instantly make you feel
more relaxed.
Cucumbers
are extremely low in calories and contain high amounts of dietary fibre. This
makes cucumber a vegetable that will reduce your hunger pangs without giving
you a lot of calories.
This wonderfully low calorie vegetable has
much more nutrients to offer than just water and electrolytes. It contains
almost all the nutrients required for a balanced diet. These nutrients are
found in small or moderate amounts and serve their nutritional purpose in the
body.
