Cucumbers do more than just serve as a refreshing feature of salads and sandwiches. The health benefits of eating cucumber are unnumbered. The Cucumber has been used in traditional medicine since ancient times.
Cucumber is rich in polyphenols and cucurbitacins, plant compounds that are known to be antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperglycemic, diuretic, antimicrobial and analgesic.
Here are some of the Health Benefits of Eating Cucumber
- Keeps you hydrated – Cucumber is approximately 96% water, so it can be particularly effective at promoting hydration. It helps you meet your daily fluid intake needs
- Useful for weight loss – Each half-cup serving of cucumber offers just 7.8 calories
- Eases osteoarthritis pain – In a study, using 10 milligrams (mg) of an aqueous extract of cucumber twice daily proved effective in reducing pain related to moderate knee osteoarthritis. It can also be used to address knee pain, stiffness and physical functions related to the condition
- May lower blood sugar – A number of animal studies show that cucumber may effectively reduce and control blood sugar levels
- Promotes regular bowel movement – Cucumbers are water-rich and help prevent dehydration, a major risk factor for constipation. Staying properly hydrated can improve stool consistency as well as regularity.
- Soothes skin – Cucumber is known for its soothing effect on skin irritations and its ability to reduce swelling. It also has the power to alleviate pain from sunburn.
- Supports bone health – A half-cup serving provides 8.53 µg of vitamin K.
- Serves as a natural eye mask – Applying cucumber to your eyes can impart a cooling effect on skin, hydrate the eyes and surrounding areas and help reduce dark circles due to its vitamin K levels
- Supports cardiovascular health – Cucurbitacins in cucumber may prevent atherosclerosis, on top of tested effectiveness against inflammation, cancer and diabetes.
I would alays recommend eating Organic Fruit and vegetables (add them to your Riverford Box )