THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CUCUMBER YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Cucumbers are the fourth most cultivated vegetable in the world and are known to be one of the best foods for your body's overall health.

Outlined in this article are a few of the numerous benefits of cucumber.

1. Rehydrates the body: cucumbers contain over 90% water, so it keeps the body hydrated while clearing toxins from the system. 

2. Replenishes daily vitamins: cucumbers have 11 vitamins and minerals that your body needs every day. 

3. An aid for weight loss and improved digestion: due to its low calorie and high water content, cucumber is ideal for weight watchers, and its fibre is very effective in aiding digestion while preventing chronic constipation. 

4. Reduces cholesterol and controls blood pressure: cucumber contains a hormone which is needed for producing insulin. 

It also contains a lot of potassium, magnesium and fibre which work effectively for regulating blood pressure. 

This makes cucumbers beneficial to diabetic patients and good for regulating blood pressure. 

5. Skin and hair care: The skin of a cucumber can be used against skin irritations and sunburns. 

Its anti¬-inflammatory properties help reduce puffiness and swelling. 

The silicon and sulfur in cucumbers help to stimulate hair growth. 

6. Relieves bad breath: Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds; the phytochemicals will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath. 

7. Hangover cure: To avoid a morning hangover or headache, eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed. 

Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish many essential nutrients, reducing the intensity of both hangovers and headaches. 

8. Promotes joint health, relieves gout and arthritis pain: Cucumber is an excellent source of silica, which is known to help promote joint health by strengthening the connective tissues. 

It is also rich in vitamins A, B1, B6, C & D, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium. When mixed with carrot juice, it can relieve gout and arthritic pain by lowering the uric acid levels.