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What is Cucumber?

Cucumber is a fruit that derives from the gourd group. It’s green on the outside and its white on the inside. This fruit is rich in water as it’s been discovered to be 95%water and that simply means that it’s hydrating.

 

You will probably come across a cucumber every single day because it’s used as a water flavor, detox drink and it’s included in most salads.

 

As you must have predicted the fruit is low in calories so you can go ahead and munch without being bothered by weight gain.

 

Cucumber contains the following:

Calories: 20 (medium size)

Carbs:11 grams

Total fat: 0 grams

Protein :2 grams

Fiber: 2 grams

The fruit is also rich in the following vitamins : Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, Magnesium and manganese.Eat the fruit unpeeled to gain all it’s nutrients.

 

Here are the 8 health benefits of Cucumber

 

1. Cucumber will help manage your weight

Cucumbers are low in calories but high in nutrients so you can go ahead a replace your chips with a cucumber, in fact cucumber will help you manage your weight as it promotes bowel movements which in end helps get rid of waste.

2. Hydration

Cucumber regulates hydration, it regulates the temperature of your body, transports nutrients and removes waste products, talk about a healthy gut! This fruit will cleanse your body from harmful toxins and make your immune system much stronger.

3. Breath Freshener

Cut 1 slice of cucumber and place at the roof of your mouth for a minute and this will eliminate the bacteria that’s causing bad breathe.

4.Decreases blood sugar

Cucumbers can lower and control blood sugar and can reduce oxidative stress.

5.Good for your skin and hair

Cucumber will improve the appearance of your hair and skin as this fruit contains sulfur and silica.

6.Healthy heart

This fruit contains potassium which helps your heart to move blood through your body.

7.Antioxidants

Cucumber is rich in antioxidants which helps your cells to function properly, helping your body to fight off harmful radicals.

8.Digestion

If you are suffering from constipation , this fruit will be of great use as it contains a lot of water and fiber thus promoting effective bowel movements and a healthy digestive system.