| Cucumber is an excellent source of silica, which is | | | | Cucumbers are scientifically known as Cucumis |
| a trace mineral that contributes to the strength | | | | sativus, which belongs to the same family as |
| of our connective tissue. Connective tissue is | | | | pumpkin, zucchini, watermelon and squash. |
| what holds our body together. Cucumbers are | | | | Cucumber’s nutritional benefits include natural |
| effective when used for various skin problems, | | | | salts, enzymes, and vitamins essential for strong |
| including swelling under the eyes and sunburn. | | | | cell growth and repair. In addition, the high mineral |
| They also contain ascorbic and caffeic acids. | | | | content and minerals in cucumber peel offer a |
| These acids prevent water retention. That may | | | | natural source for a fresh, powerful antioxidant. |
| explain why when cucumbers are applied topically | | | | The alkalinity of cucumber is also a positive |
| they are often helpful for swollen eyes, burns, | | | | attribute, and because of its water base, the |
| and dermatitis. | | | | cucumber is also a top choice as a diuretic. |
| Cucumber is a vegetable that belongs to the | | | | The high water content makes cucumbers a |
| same family as pumpkins, zucchinis and other | | | | diuretic and it also has a cleansing action within the |
| squashes. It has a dark green skin, which reveals | | | | body by removing accumulated pockets of old |
| whitish or very light green flesh, when peeled. | | | | waste material and chemical toxins. Cucumbers |
| There are basically two types of cucumbers - the | | | | help eliminate uric acid which is beneficial for those |
| pickling varieties and the slicing varieties. Of these, | | | | who has arthritis and its fibre-rich skin and their |
| the pickling variety is relatively small, around 2 - 4 | | | | high levels of potassium and manganese helps |
| inches long. | | | | regulate blood pressure and help promote nutrient |
| Today we see the cucumber as a provider of a | | | | functions. The magnesium content in cucumbers |
| very healthy juice beneficial for its places as an | | | | also relaxes nerves and muscles and keeps blood |
| increaser of the flowing of weewee and as a | | | | circulating smoothly. |
| complement to the outcomes of apium | | | | Cucumber is good for those who are dieting as it |
| graveolens dulce and carrot juice for rheumatic | | | | is very low in calories. It has a cleansing action |
| statuses, while at the same clip being a soothing | | | | within the body by removing accumulated |
| skin lotion. | | | | pockets of old waste material and chemical toxins. |
| As a beauty aid, the cucumber provides | | | | It helps eliminate uric acid so it is good for those |
| immediate relief to puffy eyes; a fresh cucumber | | | | who has arthritis. Its juice is a nourishing vitamin |
| can be cut into thin slices, and these placed on the | | | | for our hair and skin. It is also a good rejuvenator |
| eyes for 5-10 minutes. This works incredibly well | | | | and makes us feel and look younger. |
| after a tiring day at work in front of the | | | | It is believed that cucumber helps in reducing |
| computer, and helps to relieve stress and dark | | | | swelling around the eyes or the big dark circles |
| circles around the eye area as well. Grated | | | | under your eyes. This is world-wide treatment |
| cucumber can be used as a mask and tonic for | | | | which is being used to its maximum extent. |
| the entire face and neck. | | | | |