REASONS TO ADD CUCUMBER IN YOUR MEAL

Cucumbers are the 4Th most extensively cultured vegetable in the world, which provides an enormous number of health benefits. Cucumber keeps you hydrated because it contains 96% of water.We can add cucumber in different ways in our meal like smoothies, salads or we can use it as an appetizer as it provides a lot of benefits here are a few of them.

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  1. MANAGE BLOOD PRESSURE

Cucumber helps to manage blood pressure as we mentioned earlier it contains a large amount of water it keeps your blood vessels hydrated. It contains a lot of calcium and potassium which helps to reduce blood pressure .for this it might be use in smoothies.

  1. FLUSHES OUT TOXINS/KEEPS HEALTHY KIDNEYS

All that water in cucumber helps in sweeping waste products out of your system through urination and it also helps to prevent kidney stone formation and it is known to dissolve kidney stones if it is used regularly.

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  3. HELPS IN DIGESTION

Cucumber helps you to lose weight as they are rich in vitamins and fiber that make you feel longer and also helps indigestion. It also cut down the risk of cancer. You can add it as an appetizer in your diet as it helps to increase your energy levels and reduce few unwanted pounds.

4. FIGHT BAD BREATH/ REFRESHES THE MOUTH.

Cucumber juice refreshes your mouth against bad breath and helps to heals diseased gums. You can hold a slice of cucumber against the top of your mouth for about 30 seconds to fight bad breathing.

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5. KEEP BONES AND JOINTS HEALTHY / SOOTHES MUSCLES AND JOINT PAINS

All those vitamins and minerals in cucumber help as a prevailing element for muscle and joint pain. As cucumber contains high silica and calcium element which helps to keep your bones healthy. It also helps to smooths hair and nails.  

  1. GOOD FOR DIABETICS AND CHOLESTEROL

Patients of diabetes can enjoy cucumber while also reap its benefits cucumber contains a hormone needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin that people suffering for diabetes lack. A compound called sterols in cucumber helps reduce bad cholesterol