Cucumber
is a refreshing vegetable that is full of vitamins and minerals essential to
the proper functioning of the body. Low in calories and rich in water and
fiber, it is considered the slimming ally par excellence. In addition, it can
be used even in beauty tips to bring radiance to your skin and tone.
The
benefits of cucumber for health:
Cucumber
contains phenolic compounds that act as antioxidants to protect the body from
free radicals, sources of disease. In addition, it contains copper and vitamin
K, which contribute to the production of hemoglobin and collagen for tissue
repair, protein production and bone formation, respectively.
In
addition, cucumber is rich in magnesium, iron, calcium, and vitamins B, C and
E. It helps detoxify the body, facilitate intestinal transit and clean the
intestines and the digestive tract.
Cucumber
for weight loss:
Its high water content makes cucumber a
diuretic and thirst-quenching vegetable, especially during hot weather.
It
also contains silicon and sulfur which allow the kidneys to eliminate uric
acid. And when consumed raw, it contributes to weight loss since it is low
calorie. You should know that 100 grams of cucumber with peel contain just 10
calories.
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