Cucumbers are known to be one of the best foods for your overall health, often referred to as a super food. If you have not added cucumber to your daily intake then you should do so after reading this.

Cucumbers contain lots of vitamins: Our bodies need minerals and vitamins for them to act properly. These are some of the Vitamins found in cucumbers: Thiamine (Vitamin B1), riboflavin (Vitamin B2), nicatin (Vitamin B3), Vitamin B6, folic acid, calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium and phosphorous. Don’t forget to leave the skin on because it contains a good amount of vitamin C, about 12 percent of the daily recommended allowance.

 

Cucumber rehydrates bodyIf you are too busy to drink enough water, eat the cool cucumber, which is 90 percent water. It will cheerfully compensate your water lost. All that water in cucumber acts as a virtual broom, sweeping waste products out of your body. With regular eating, cucumber is known to dissolve kidney stones.

Hair growth

The silicon and sulfur content in cucumber juice makes it especially helpful in promoting hair growth. Drink it mixed with carrot, lettuce or spinach juice.

Energy Booster: If you want to get rid of afternoon tiredness without resorting to using caffeine, eat some cucumber. The Vitamin B and Carbohydrates in the cucumber will offer the energy boost your body needs.

Cucumber fights heat inside and outEating cucumber will get your body relief from heartburn. Apply cucumber on your skin and you will get relief from sunburn.Cucumber supplies skin friendly mineralsCucumber is high in potassium, magnesium and silicon. That is why spas abound cucumber based treatments. The high amount of vitamin C and anti-oxidants in cucumber makes it an important ingredient in many beauty creams for treating eczema, psoriasis, acne, etc.Cucumber aids in digestion and weight lossDue to its high water and low calorie content, cucumber is an ideal source for people who are looking for weight loss. Use cucumbers in your soups and salads. If it is not your favorite snack you can crunchy cucumber sticks with creamy low fat yogurt dip. Chewing cucumber gives your jaws a good workout and the fiber in it is great for digestion. Daily consumption of cucumbers can be regarded as an aid for chronic constipation.Cucumber revives the eyesPlacing a chilled slice of cucumber over puffy eyes is a clichéd beauty visual but it really can help reduce under-eye bags and puffiness due to its anti-inflammatory properties. You have seen beauty practitioners use slices of cucumber on their eyes. It is found that the caffeic acid in this vegetable helps to prevent water retention and when applied topically, helps reduce puffy and swollen eyes.

Cucumber fights cancersCucumber is known to contain secoisolariciresinol, lariciresinol and pinoresinol. The three lignans have a strong connection with reduced risk of several cancer types, including ovarian, bosom, prostate and uterine cancer.

Cucumber cures diabetes, reduces cholesterol and controls blood pressure and keep the Kidney in shape.Cucumber juice contains a hormone which is needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin which is widely spread to be beneficial to diabetic patients. Researchers have found that a compound called sterols in cucumbers can help decrease levels of cholesterol. Cucumbers contain a lot of fiber, potassium and magnesium. These nutrients work effectively for regulating blood pressure. That is why cucumber is good for treating both high blood pressure and low blood pressure. Cucumber lowers uric acid levels in your body and though keeping the kidneys healthy.

Cucumber refreshes the mouthCucumber juice heals and refreshes diseased gums. Get a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for a half minute, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing unpleasant breath.

Cucumber smoothes hair and nailsThe wonder mineral Silica in cucumber makes your hair and nails shinier and stronger. The sulfur and silica in cucumbers help to stimulate your hair growth.

Cucumber promotes joint health, relieves arthritis and gout painAs cucumber is an excellent source of silica it promotes joint health by strengthening the connective tissues. When mixed with carrot juice, cucumber can relieve gout and arthritis pain by lowering levels of the uric acid.

Cucumber cures hangoverTo avoid a morning headache or hangover you can eat a few cucumber slices before going to sleep. Cucumbers contain enough B vitamins, sugar and electrolytes to replenish many essential nutrients and reducing the severity of both hangover and headache.

Consume More Cucumber. Whether you enjoy them cooked or raw, cucumbers add nutritional value to your diet. Going to get me some cucumber, what are you waiting for?

Sources for this article:

http://www.naturalnews.com/036769_cucumbers_health_benefits_rehydration.html

http://juicing-for-health.com/basic-nutrition/healing-vegetables/health-benefits-of-cucumber.html

http://www.miraculousladies.com/15-surprising-benefits-of-cucumbers/