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"10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber"(you may not know)

When you are looking for healthy foods to eat, then cucu-mber is a great choice. Cucu-mbers are fruits though we normally eat them as vegetables. Cucu-mber goes with the scientific name cucu-mis savitis which is made up of 90-96% of water in it. Cucu-mbers are commonly eaten raw . Cucu-mbers are of great benefits to your health and those health benefits are what am here to reveal to you. Health Benefits Of Cucu-mber...
1. Cucu-mber Contains Some Essential Vitamins
Vitamins are one of the most essential nutrients you need more in your body to live healthy and cucu-mbers are always give it to you if only you eat them. Basically,cucu-mbers contain vitamin A,B &C which in turn energize you, boost your immunity and keep you radiant. Cucu-mbers also contain other nutrients such as iron, calcium, phosphorous, zinc, folic acid magnesium, Vitamins B1,B2,B3,B6 and more.
2. Cucu-mbers Keep You Hydrated
Like I earlier mentioned, cucu-mbers are made up of 90-95% of water. This means that if you may eat cucu-mbers as alternative to water because of it’s high water content. And keeping you hydrated is not limited to eliminate thirst but many other functions like transportation of nutrients all round the body , aid in digestion etc.
3. Cucu-mbers Reduce The Risk Of Cancer
Another key health benefit of cucu-mber is having the ability to reduce risks of cancer. Cucu-mbers are made up of plant nutrients named cucurbitacins which according to scientists, have anti-cancer properties. Scientists also went ahead to prove that activities that leads to the growth and development of some cancerous cells in the body can be blocked by this nutrient in cucu-mbers called cucurbitacins.
4. Cucu-mbers Get Rid Of Bad Breath
Cucu-mbers help to freshen your breath and get rid of bad breath . Cucu-mbers are made up of phytochemicals which eliminates those bacteria causing bad breath. So when ever you feel you need to freshen your breath, get some cucu-mbers and eat.
5. Cucu-mber Is A Good Home Remedy For Sunburn
Cucu-mbers has the capability of clearing sunburns too. Whenever you are experiencing sunburns again, simply do this; Cut a cucu-mber into tiny slices and put them directly on the sunburn affected areas, remove immediately you feel the warmth from cucu-mbers.
6. Cucu-mbers Help To Fight Inflammation
Do you know that cucu-mber helps to reduce inflammation in the body. Well, cucu-mbers contain flavonoids which are have anti-inflammatory properties to reduce inflammation in the body.
7. Cucu-mbers Strengthen the Bones
Cucu-mbers are rich in vitamin K is very much important for a healthy bone. When there’s low amount of vitamin K in the body then the risk of bone fracture increases. So get yourself some cucu-mbers and save yourself from bone fractures.
8. Cucu-mbers Are Essential For Weight Loss
Well, if you are trying to drop some pounds, then you need cucu-mbers. This is because they are very low in calories . They also contain fibers which are ideal to regulate body weight .
9. Cucu-mbers Are Ideal For Diabetic Patients
Diabetic patients need cucu-mbers to maintain their diabetes. Cucu-mber contains a hormone essential for the pancreas for insulin production. So if you are diabetic, then never miss to eat good amount of cucu-mbers weekly.
10. Cucu-mbers Help To Prevent Constipation
Cucu-mbers are very rich in water like I’ve earlier said, they also contain fiber. These two nutrients enables food to move through the digestive tract quicker and more easily , helping you prevent constipation.

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