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Cucumber |
cucumbers are related to watermelons, zucchini and pumpkins.Cucumber is easy to grow. Different varieties, varying in size, shape, and color, are cultivated all around the world.
In general, the fruit features dark green skin, crispy moisture rich flesh, and small edible seeds concentrated at its center.
it is used as a popular fresh vegetable in a variety of salads and sandwiches and is a mainstay of many of today's lunches. |
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HEALTH TIPS |
- Cucumber has 96% water content that is more nutritious than regular water, which helps in keeping the body hydrated and regulating body temperature. It also helps in flushing out the toxins from the body.
- The high water content, vitamins A, B & C and the presence of certain minerals like magnesium, potassium, and silica make cucumbers an essential part of skin care. Facial masks containing cucumber juice can be used for skin tightening.
- Cucumber peel is a good source of dietary fiber that helps reduce constipation, and offers some protection against colon cancers by eliminating toxic compounds from the gut.
- Cucumbers have mild diuretic property probably due to their high water and potassium content, which helps in checking weight gain and high blood pressure.
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