This magnificent gem, while being 90% water packs a very powerful nutritional punch. Cucumbers contain Vit A, Vitamin B 1, 2, 3, 5, & 6, folic acid (Pantothenic Acid - Vit B complex), Vit C, Vit K, calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, zinc, potassium, and iron. Wow. As if that wasn't enough they are also a natural diuretic and help to expel toxins from the digestive system, as well as tapeworms. Lubricating joints, cucumbers promote good joint health; the reduction in uric acid (that pesky bodily acid that causes such inflammations as gout) is also super helpful for anyone that suffers inflammation issues, but cannot take prescription medication (health or cost reasons for example).
Another surprising health benefit of cucumbers that it can be used to treat sore gums and teeth. Thought to aid in finding a cure for diabetes, cucumbers are wonderful for weight loss and weight management, are a filling snack, and don't cause blood sugars to spike. Blood pressure control is a useful addition to cucumber's resume for anyone suffering from hypertension. The prevention of headaches is fabulous; this has been attributed to not only the cucumber's nutritional contents, but also to its high water content, helping to hydrate the body and the brain.
Tossing some of these garden variety beauties into a salad, a sliced snack, or used to jazz up water - any way you use it the cucumber is a great addition to anyone's diet plan, health regime, or just a tasty snack.
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