Facts you didn’t know about Cucumber.

Cucumber is one of the oldest cultivated vegetables. It originated from Northern India. It is regarded as a healthy food because it is low in calories and fat. It also contains Vitamins and minerals that make it a healthy choice for cooking and snacking.

Some of the health benefits of the cucumber are:

Keeps your body hydrated Has 96% water content which is nutritious than regular water.  This helps in regulating body temperature and in detoxification.
Skin care Facial masks have cucumber juice in them which is used for skin tightening.
Helps in fighting cancer Reduces breast, prostate and ovarian cancer because it contains lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol which fight cancer.
Controls Blood Pressure Cucumber juice is used to treat both low and high blood pressure. It contains potassium, magnesium and fiber which are helpful for regulating blood pressure.
Cures digestion disorders Cucumber juice cures heartburn, gastritis, and ulcers. The high water content helps in detoxifying the body hence aids in digestion.
Cures constipation Daily consumption of cucumber heals chronic constipation.
Promotes joint health Cucumber has silica which strengthens the connective tissues.
Eliminates bad breath It has photochemicals that kills the bacteria which cause bad breath in the mouth. To get rid of bad breath, press a slice of cucumber in your mouth for atleast 30 seconds.
Reduce nail splitting cares for your nails by preventing splitting of fingers and toes.
Reduce gout and arthritis pain When mixed with carrot juice, they can relieve gout and arthritis pain by lowering the uric acid levels.
Cures diabetes.  Contains a hormone needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin.
Reduces cholesterol Cucumber has compounds called sterols which help reduce cholesterol levels.
Helps in hair growth Contains silicon and sulphur which promote healthy hair growth. For best results, mix cucumber juice with the juices of carrots, lettuce or spinach.
Aid in weight loss Due to its low calorie and high water content, cucumber is an ideal diet for a person who wants to loose weight.