HEALTH BENEFITS OF CUCUMBER

 It’s good for your muscles: Cucumbers contain silica, a trace mineral necessary to keep connective tissue healthy. Add a few slices to your workout water bottle.

It’s good for your skin: The silica and antioxidants help your skin stay clear and supple. I read that you can remove the soaked cucumbers from cold cucumber water and use them to reduce acne redness. Or, wash your face with cucumber water in addition to your usual acne routine to reduce redness.

Its low calorie: An entire cucumber averages about 45 calories so a few slices in your water is not adding very many additional calories

You may drink more water: We like things that taste good. Better tasting water just may prompt you to drink more of it. Cucumber water worked for me.

 It’s detoxifying: I’ve been encouraged to drink cucumber water as an integral part of juice cleanses..

Making it is easy: It takes just a few minutes to fill a pitcher (or glass) of water and slice a few cucumbers into it.

Aids in weight loss and digestion - Due to its low calorie and high water content, cucumber is an ideal diet for people who are looking for weight loss. The high water content and dietary fiber in cucumbers are very effective in ridding the body of toxins from the digestive system, aiding digestion. Daily consumption of cucumbers can be regarded as a remedy for chronic constipation.
Cures diabetes, reduces cholesterol and controls blood pressure - Cucumber juice contains a hormone which is needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin which has been found to be beneficial to diabetic patients. Researchers found that a compound called sterols in cucumbers may help reduce cholesterol levels. Cucumbers contain a lot of potassium, magnesium and fiber. These work effectively for regulating blood pressure. This makes cucumbers good for treating both low blood pressure and high blood pressure.
Promotes joint health, relieves gout and arthritis pain -Cucumber is an excellent source of silica, which is known to help promotes joint health by strengthening the connective tissues. They are also rich in vitamin A, B1, B6, C & D, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium. When mixed with carrot juice, they can relieve gout and arthritis pain by lowering the uric acid levels

Fresh Cucumbers Equals Fresh Breath: Excess heat in the stomach is said to be a major cause of bad breath. Eating cucumbers and staying hydrated help tone down excess stomach heat. There is also a link to cucumbers slices killing off bacteria that lives on the roof of your mouth.

Cucumber Water Aids In Maintaining Healthy Weight: Low calorie and high fiber foods are a great way to curb your hunger and maintain healthy weight. One cup of cucumbers contains less than 20 calories, making cucumbers one of the lowest calorie snacks there are.

 Extra Vitamins and Minerals: For such a simple vegetable, cucumbers have a surprising amount of nutritional benefit. One cucumber contains Vitmain A, Vitamin B-6, and Vitamin C, as well as Magnesium and Calcium. Put that in your glass and drink it!

It Helps to Hydrate Your Body: What’s the most important thing to keep in mind when you’re outside during the summer months? Hydration, of course! Drinking copious amounts of water to combat the summer heat is an excellent start. Now try adding cucumbers to the mix. Not only does it aid in hydration, but cucumber water is also so refreshing you’ll never want to spend a hot summer day without it again.

 Cucumber Water Can Protect Your Brain: Cucumbers naturally contain the anti-inflammatory flavonol called fisetin. Over time this will protect your brain’s cells and functions.

Consuming Cucumber Water Is Good For Your Skin: Silica is in cucumbers. This helps prevent acne and other skin conditions. Consuming cucumbers helps your complexion just as much as a cliched “cucumber over the eyes face mask”.