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Why You Should Consider Eating More Cucumber

Why You Should Consider Eating More Cucumber

Ever wonder why most celebrities stay younger each passing year? Or why your most followed celebrities add cucumber to their diet all the time?

We’ve got all the answers here!

This green vegetable does not appeal to most of us because it is bland to taste, and not only that, it has funny and unattractive shape. So our two senses – the sense of sight and the sense of taste make us to push cucumber aside. But it’s time you ignore your sense of sight and taste when it comes to cucumber. Nutritional scientists have discovered that cucumber can add a lot of value to our health. Here are some of these values.

1. Antioxidant Properties : Cucumbers contain numerous antioxidants, including the well known vitamin C and beta – carotene. They also contain antioxidant flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, and kaempferol which provide additional benefits. For instance, quercetin is an antioxidant that many believe prevents histamine release making quercetin – rich foods “natural antihistamines.” Kaempferol, meanwhile, may help fight cancer and lower your risk of chronic diseases including heart disease.

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2. Manage Stress : Cucumbers contain multiple B vitamins, including vitamin B1, vitamin B5 and vitamin B7 (biotin). Vitamin B are known to help ease feelings of anxiety and buffer some of the damaging effects of stress.

3. Aids Digestion : Cucumbers are rich in two of the most basic elements needed for healthy digestion: water and fibre. If you struggle with acid reflux, you should know that drinking water can help suppress acute symptoms of acid reflux by temporarily raising stomach pH; its possible that water – rich cucumber may have a similar effect.
Cucumber skins contain insoluble fibre, which helps add bulk to your stool. This helps food to move through your digestive tract more quickly for healthy elimination.

4. Maintain A Healthy Weight: Cucumbers are very low in calories, yet they make a filling snack (one cup of sliced cucumber contains just 16 calories). The soluble fibre in Cucumbers dissolves into a gel – like texture in your gut, helping to slow down your digestion. This helps you to feel full longer and is one reason why fibre – rich food may help with weight control.
Now you know better to stay healthy.

Start today to eat cucumber to rejuvenate your life! Stay healthy always.

 

 

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