Health Benefits of Cucumber
The summer is here and the scorching heat is draining all our energy. Cucumbers help relieve dehydration and are pleasant to eat in hot weather.
The summer is here and the scorching heat is draining all our energy…with our sweat! All our water content is dripping out our forehead. In summers, our body requires cool and calm so that you feel refreshed at all times..luckily we have our friend to help us! Cucumbers have a mild, refreshing taste and a high water content. They can help relieve dehydration and are pleasant to eat in hot weather. Cucumbers are 99% water!! Exactly what our bodies need and crave for…let’s get on to it! Cucumbers have so many benefits…let’s look at them!
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Ideal for detoxification:
Detox water made using cucumber and mint, effectively removes harmful chemicals from the body, improves hydration and thus results in innumerable health benefits.
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Good for Digestion:
Cucumbers act as a coolant for our stomach. The fiber in cucumbers helps in slowing our digestion. It also helps us to prevent constipation.
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Better Skin:
The application of cucumber juice on the skin makes it soft and glowy. Anti-inflammatory effects of cucumber naturally lighten our skin and reduce tanning.
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Soothes our Eyes:
Keeping cucumber slices on the eyes for about 10 minutes relaxes our eyes and reduces puffiness around the eyes.
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Prevents Bad Breath:
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Chemicals present in cucumber destroy the bacteria in our mouth that cause bad breath. And hence you have a fresh mouth.
Raw cucumbers can be tossed in salads, sandwiches and curd for a crunchy taste. You can make sabzi and soups out of them. Now, it’s time to stock up on cucumbers and use them everyday! Stay cool, stay calm and stay hydrated!
