April 28, 2020
Lets’s talk about cucumbers…
First and foremost, cucumbers are actually a fruit. Yup, you heard me, they are a fruit, not a vegetable. They are very versatile. You can slice them up and put in them in a salad, you can pickle them or use them even as a homemade beauty product. There are so many health benefits to this delicious fruit.
Benefits of Cucumber
- They keep you hydrated since they are 96% water
- Have a cooling effect on sunburns and when eaten, it helps with heartburn
- Flushes out toxins
- Has vitamins A, B and C keeping your skin radiant
- Packed with magnesium, potassium and silicon which also excellent for the skin
- Aids in weight loss
- Has cancer-fighting potential
- Soothes muscle and joint pains
- Keeps kidneys healthy
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Aids in helping diabetics lower their blood sugar levels
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Helps reduce cholesterol
- They have antioxidant properties
- Helps protect the brain
- Supports digestion
WOW! Cucumbers can do so much for us it’s incredible. I like adding cucumbers to my daily juices. Keeps me well hydrated and because cucumbers contain silica, it’s beneficial for my hair and nails which I have noticed during my 21-day juice cleanse that my nails have gotten stronger. Thumbs up to that!
Tips:
- Add cooled sliced cucumbers to your eyes. It helps reduce under-eye bags and reduce the appearance of dark circles
- Add them to your soups and salads
- Freshen your breath by placing a slice of cucumber onto your rooftop. This will help remove bacteria in your mouth
- Use cucumber juice with a squeeze of lemon and apply it to your skin as a facial mask. This will leave your skin looking radiant
