CUCUMBER

CUCUMBER BENEFITS

Eat cucumber, and your body gets relieffrom heartburn.

Cucumbers contain multiple B vitamins,

including vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and 

vitamin B7 (biotin). B vitamins are known to

help ease feelings of anxiety and buffer 

some of the damaging effects of stress.

Placing a cucumber slice on the roof of your 

mouth may help to rid your mouth of odor-causing bacteria. According to the 

principles of Ayurveda, eating cucumbers 

may also help to release excess heat in your

 stomach, which is said to be a primary cause 

of bad breath.

Cucumber juice refreshes and heals diseased gums, leaving 

your mouth smelling good. 

Apply cucumber on your skin,

and you get relief from sunburn.

Cucumber lowers uric acid levels in your system, keeping 

the kidneys happy.Flushes out toxins. 

Silica, the wonder mineral in cucumber makes your hair and 

nails stronger and shinier.

A compound called sterols in cucumber helps reduce bad cholesterol. All that water in cucumber acts as a virtual broom, 

sweeping waste products out of your system.In addition to improving your memory and 

protecting your nerve cells from age-related 

decline,1 fisetin has been found to prevent progressive memory and learning 

impairments in mice with Alzheimer's disease.

With regular use, cucumber isknown to dissolve kidney stones.Cucumbers contain polyphenols called 

lignans (pinoresinol, lariciresinol, and secoisolariciresinol), which may help to 

lower your risk of breast, uterine, ovarian, 

and prostate cancers.Soothes muscle and joint pain. They also contain 

phytonutrients called cucurbitacins, which

 also have anti-cancer properties. 

Aids in weight loss. 

Patients of diabetes can enjoy cucumber while also reaping its 

Cucumber contains a hormone needed by the cells of the 

pancreas for producing insulin.

Crunchy cucumber sticks with creamy 

low-fat yogurt dip.

Revives the eyes. 

Placing chilled slices of cucumber on the eyes is a clichéd beauty 

visual, but it really helps reduce under-eye 

bags and puffiness.

Grade or puree cucumber

in a blender,sieve and extract the juice. 

Apply the juice all over your face and neck, 

leave it for 30 minutes and rinse well with 

cold water. It also helps in cleansing the 

pores.The regular intake of cucumber juice is very 

useful both internally and externally.Cut down your risk of several 

cancers by including cucumber in your diet.

Chewing cucumber gives the jaws a good workout, and the fiber in

 it is great for digestion.

Several studies show its cancer-fighting 

potential.

Cucumbers are rich in two of the most basic

elements needed for healthy digestion:

water and fiber. 

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;

 it's possible that water-rich cucumbers

 may have a similar effect,

Cucumber in your diet- Beauty begins from

 inside.

Applying cucumber juice helps to get rid 

of dark circles around the eyes.All those vitamins and minerals in cucumber make 

it a powerful enemy of muscle and joint pain.

Stabilizes blood pressure. Patients of blood 

pressure, both high and low, often find that

eating cucumber brings relief.Cucumbers contain an anti-inflammatory 

flavonol called fisetin that appears to play 

an important role in brain health. Refreshes the mouth. 

Cucumber is a natural toner, has cooling 

properties and helps to improve a dull greasy

complexion.  It is used as an astringent to 

cleanse the skin.