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Cucumber: immeasurable health benefits

Cucumber is a fleshy fruit filled with a high amount of water. Cucumber belongs to the family of melons and squashes. It is known as Cucumis sativus and cultivated throughout the world. Cucumber health benefits made it highly popular fruit among the people. Two types of cucumbers are commercialized Slicing cucumber, a type to which we encounter daily- Yes; it is a common form for daily and fresh usage. The other form of Cucumber is pickling cucumber which is used for long-term consumption as for pickles, medicines etc. Cucumber health benefits are countless.

Many researchers have revealed cucumber health benefits and recommended this for daily use. Especially in the warm countries it is like a God-gift. The Polyphenols of the plants: lignans have been under researches for a long time. Now it is found that cucumber is also a rich source of Lignans. The other cucumber health benefits are due to the presence of lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol in cucumber. These components are helpful in reducing cardiac and cancerous diseases.

The nutritious essential components amplify the cucumber’s health benefits. According to the available lists of components, cucumber contains Vitamin A, C, phosphorus, Niacin, Iron, carbohydrates. The richness of calories and absence of fat content, cucumber is remarkably healthy fruit for fitness regimens. Keeping Cucumber health benefits in mind, fitness trainers include the cucumbers in fitness food schedules. Cucumber helps in shedding extra weight and maintains the water level of the body. Cucumber health benefits are not hidden in the cure of kidney and urinary diseases. The regular intake in a required quantity prevents the abdominal problems and protect against liver and pancreas problems. Cucumber contains enzyme specific for Protein digestion, i.e., Erepsin. Its juice is given in the diabetic conditions.

Cucumber health benefits cover the most impressive features, and that is its role in hair growth and maintenance. The research evidence told that the juice of cucumber with some other valuable fruit juices strengthen the hair growth. Cucumber speeds up the blood regulation, and its' high water content neutralizes the acidic content of the body. Skin of cucumber contains more nutrients, so have it with its skin on. For skin treatments, cucumber is used directly in a massage. Now people are getting aware of cucumber health benefits, and they prefer to take cucumber in salads and toppings etc. Cucumber contains ß-carotene and a-carotene anti-oxidants which are particularly useful in the ageing process.

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