Cucumber: Impressive Health Benefits, Popular types, Side Effects, Nutrition Fact And Recipe

Cucumber: Impressive Health Benefits, Popular types, Side Effects, Nutrition Fact, And Recipe

Cucumber is a delicious refreshing vegetable. The Cucumber(Cucumis sativus) is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. It is high in nutrient and also low in calories & contain more water, fiber.

Popular Cucumber Variety

• Armenian or Snake Cucumber.
• American Slicing Cucumber.
• English Cucumber.
• Japanese Cucumber
• Persian Cucumber.
• Lemon Cucumber.
• Kirby Cucumber.
• Gherkins Cucumber.
• Wild Cucumber.

Impressive Health Benefits Of Cucumber

1. Keeps Whole Body Hydrated.
2. Fight against Heat.
3. Regulated Body Temperature.
4. Relief Sunburn.
5. Aid in Weight Loss.
6. Reduce Stress.
7. Reduce Cancer Risk.
8. Relief Anxiety.
9. Happy Heart.
10. Happy Kidney.
11. Regulate Blood Pressure.
12. Good for Diabetes.
13. Reduce Cholesterol.
14. Refreshing Mouth.
15. Remove Toxin.
16. Smooth Hair and Nail.
17. Boost Immunity.
18. Fight against Inflammation.
19. Help in Digestion.
20. Act as Laxative.
21. Promote Detoxification.
22. Improve Bone Health.
23. Heal Gums.
24. Protect the Brain.
25. Soothe Muscle and Joint Pain.
26. Remove Bad Breath.
27. Refreshing Eyes.
28. Alkalize Blood.
29. Skin Friendly Minerals.

Side Effects Of Eating Too Many Cucumber

• Toxicity.
• Skin Allergy.
• Excessive Loss of Fluid.
• Excessive VitaminC
• Excessive Water.
• Bloating and flatulence.
• Harmful Wax Coating.
• Harmful for Kidney.

Nutrition Fact Of Cucumber

Amount per 100gm.

Calories-12.

Name                                            %Daily value*

Total Fat 0.2g                                  0%

Sodium 2mg.

Total Carbohydrates 2.2g               1%

  Dietary Fiber 0.7g                         3%

  Suger 1.4g.

Protein 0.6g

VitaminA                                         1%

VitaminC                                         5%

Iron                                                  1%

Calcium                                           1%

*Based on 2000Calorie diet.

Cucumber Recipes

1. Cucumber Salad.
2. Cucumber Strawberry Ice Pops.
3. Cucumber Crisp Salsa.
4. Cucumber Watermelon Salad.
5. Cucumber Melon Smoothies.
6. Cucumber Onion Salad.
7. Cucumber Him Spritz.
8. Garden Tomato Salad.
9. Cucumber Spicy Salad.
10. Cucumber Pickles.
11. Cucumber Sour Cream.
12. Cucumber Canapes.

Source: Wikipedia.