They hydrate you, they’re a great tool in helping you lose weight, they have anti-inflammatory properties, and what’s more, they help you combat stress – magical! Make sure you don’t skimp on the cucumbers!
Cucumbers belong to the same plant family as pumpkin and watermelon. That’s why they have similar wonderful properties: they’re rich in water, fresh, and have some fantastic benefits for those who are looking to shed a few extra pounds.
Do you really need more reasons to eat cucumber?
Actually, there are even more to cucumbers than meets the eye… so much so that we should really be eating them on a daily basis. Our children and older relatives could also benefit from their marvelous properties.
So, if you’re thinking that cucumbers are only useful at treating the dark circles under your eyes (or that they’re essentially just water), you couldn’t be more wrong. Cucumbers are a treasure trove of natural benefits.
We invite you start including cucumber in your daily diet – in some original ways, of course.
7 Great Reasons to Eat More Cucumber
First you all, you probably want to know why simply eating a cucumber every day can deliver a great nutrient boost.
One of the reasons comes from the Vitamin B group. These vitamins are fantastic at promoting cell health and the health of the nervous system.
What’s more, cucumbers will also provide you with folic acid, Vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc! So, if you’re looking for ways to add them into our normal dishes, it’s easy to get all the benefits we outline below and more.
- They’re Great For Your Brain
Fist of all, cucumbers contain a special anti-inflammatory flavonol that’s great at promoting brain health.
It’s main function is to boost the connectivity of your neurons. That’s why cucumbers help take care of your memories, as well as protecting nerve cells from age-related damage.
- They’re Fantastic Natural Anti-Inflammatories
In addition, cucumbers keep our body “fresh” in many ways.
The freshness of the vegetable itself actually gives us a great idea of what it does at the organic level within our bodies. Thanks to the hydration it provides, cucumbers actually nourish our cells and boost a large number of internal processes.
Plus, cucumber extract is also great at reducing pain and infections. This is thanks to properties that inhibit the enzymes that are produced when we’re suffering from internal inflammation.
- They Help Reduce Stress Levels
As we highlighted above, cucumbers are rich in vitamins from the Vitamin B complex. This includes Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B7 (also known as biotin).
This family of vitamins is extremely effective at relaxing the nervous system and relieving the impact of stress and anxiety.
If you prepare cucumber in a juice with apple, or drink a mixture of cucumber water and lemon, you’ll have a great natural way to combat stress.
- They Improve Your Digestive Health
Cucumbers are super rich in two of the most important elements when it comes to digestive health: water and fiber.
Get into the habit of eating a delicious cucumber salad with sesame seeds and apple cider vinegar on a daily basis. Your digestive systems will thank you!
What’s more, for those who suffer from acid reflux, cucumbers can be a great natural medicine. This magical little vegetable also reduces pH levels in the stomach. This means that the symptoms of acid reflux will be less severe.
Finally, cucumber skin contains high levels of insoluble fiber. This is great at combating constipation and improving internal transit.
- They Help You Watch Your Weight
This is one of the best-known facts about cucumbers. In fact, they’re a key part of most weight-loss regimes.
However, it’s important to remember that when you’re looking to lose a few pounds, following a restrictive diet probably isn’t the best way forward.
Cucumbers are great, but don’t forget the rest.
In addition, it’s essential that you remember to maintain a balanced diet that contains all the elements: proteins, carbohydrates, monounsaturated fat, etc.
So, be creative when you’re dieting. Combine cucumber with other vegetables, seeds and fruits to lose weight the healthy – and delicious – way!
- Cucumbers Take Care of Your Heart
In addition, cucumbers contain high levels of potassium, which is great atregulating your blood pressure. It’s essential that we achieve and maintain a good balance between potassium and sodium.
Potassium is also our ally because it acts as an electrolyte. This means that it’s a positively-charged ion that regulates cellular functions.
Thanks to this, it helps us take care of the nervous system, muscle contractions and cardiac functions, too.
- Cucumbers Help You Bounce Back From Fatigue
It’s easy to feel exhausted in our hyper-busy modern world. Are you feeling burnt-out, approaching your limit, or suffering tension headaches when you get home from work? If so, treat yourself to a fresh, home-cooked dish featuring cucumber.
This could be in the form of a salad, a natural juice, or another dish that involves a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. This will help you bounce back from the stresses of the day.
This is because cucumbers contain lignan polyphenols such as pinoresinol and lariciresinol, as well as phytonutrients, vitamin K, copper and manganese.
Thanks to the wealth of nutrients they provide, cucumbers are great at combating the nutrient deficiencies that come with fatigue and exhaustion.
All in all, we hope anyone looking to take care of their diet and start feeling better on a daily basis won’t hesitate – it’s cucumbers all the way!
Source: https://steptohealth.com
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