Health Tips: Cucumber comes in the Cucurbitaceae family and has rich nutrition. Cucumber is found in abundance in monsoon and its consumption proves to be very useful. Many health freaks include cucumber in their diet as it is very low in calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium. Cucumbers contain high amounts of antioxidants and plant compounds, along with beneficial nutrients that may be beneficial for certain health ailments. Cucumber contains soluble fiber and water content which promotes weight loss along with hydration. Let’s look at the five nutritional properties of cucumber which help in keeping the body healthy.
Keep hydration level in check
The excess water content present in cucumbers prevents the body from becoming dehydrated. People often reduce drinking water during monsoon, due to which a decrease in hydration level can be seen. If you consume cucumber, then your hydration level is maintained, due to which the body detoxes.
Promotes weight loss
From health freaks to famous celebs, everyone includes cucumber in their diet to keep their body in shape. The amount of calories and fat in cucumber is negligible, so you do not have to worry about extra calories. Along with this, the high water content present in cucumber plays an important role in weight loss.
Reduces sugar level
Diabetes patients are forbidden to eat many things because every food item contains sugar. But the calories in cucumber are very less and the high water content maintains the sugar level.
Improve gut health
Many people complain of irregular bowel movement and constipation due to dehydration. Cucumber improves gut health and brings regularity. Soluble fiber like pectin found in cucumber maintains the frequency of bowel movements and relieves constipation.
Antioxidants is useful
The antioxidants found in cucumber are of great use, which prevents oxidation and blocks free radicals in the body. If free radicals form in the body, then many deadly diseases can occur.
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