CUCUMBERS
- 1. Being 96% water, cucumbers are great for keeping you hydrated.
- 2. Cucumbers relieve heartburn and hot skin after sunburns or just spending the day in the sun. They are also full of skin-lavishing minerals like magnesium, potassium and silicon, and are used in spa treatments all the time for this reason.
- 3. They flush out toxins effectively, and may even help dissolve kidney stones.
- 4. Cucumbers are full of antioxidants – especially vitamins A, B, and C that boost immunity and give you more energy when you are feeling lethargic.
- 5. Cucumbers can help you lose weight by offering great nutrition and high-water content.
- 6. Slices of cucumbers on the eyes can reduce puffiness and redness.
- 7. Several studies show that compounds in cucumbers help to fight cancer.
- 8. They stabilize blood pressure.
- 9. They refresh the mouth and gums, while even healing diseased gums.
- 10. Cucumbers aid in digestion due to their fiber and water content.
- 11. Silica is great for the hair, nails and skin – so cucumbers are a beautifying food.
- 12. Cucumbers can soothe joint pain due to their high levels of antioxidants.
- 13. This great food lowers uric acid levels, making it a potential solution for those with gout.
- 14. They support the pancreas for insulin production, so they are great for diabetics.
- 15. They reduce bad cholesterol due to the presence of plant sterols.
