The cucumber though less nutritious than most fruits, is still a very good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium, it also provides some dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B6, thiamin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and manganese.
Health Benefits of Cucumber:1: Cucumber is a healthy juice beneficial for its properties as an increaser of the flow of urine and as a complement to the effects of celery and carrot juice for rheumatic conditions, while at the same time being a soothing skin lotion.
2: Eating cucumbers is an easy way to increase our water consumption.
3: Cucumber can be used for skin problems because of its diuretic, cooling and cleansing property.
4: Another benefit of cucumber is in helping to heal a range of illnesses - including lung, stomach and chest problem, gout, arthritis and tapeworm.
5: Cucumber is an excellent source of silica, which is a trace mineral that contributes to the strength of our connective tissue. Connective tissue is what holds our body together.
6: Cucumber is a great folk 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.
7: Cucumbers are fat- and cholesterol-free, and low in calories. They also contain phytochemicals that are thought to reduce the incidence of cancer.
Cucumber Nutritional Information:
| Serving size | 1/3 medium (99g) |
| Calories | 15g |
| Total Fat | 0g |
| Sodium | 0mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g |
| Protein | 1g |
| Vitamin A | 4% |
| Calcium | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8% |
| Iron | 2% |
Tips:1: Keep cucumbers cool or it will be soggy. Either keep it refrigerated or keep it away from direct sunlight.
2. To get rid of the bitterness, cut off the ends and peel the skin.
3. Keep away from pickled cucumbers. There are two reasons for this. Firstly, because pickled cucumber has lost most of its vitamin. Secondly, because pickled cucumber is also high in sodium. You don't want to get sick, do you?
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