Health Benefits of Cucumbers

Health Benefits of Cucumbers 

Because of its high water content many health benefits

of cucumber are physical, such as clear skin, reduction

in under eye swelling and sunburn relief. But the water

content in cucumbers is also responsible for helping rid

your body of toxins that can make you sick.

Although not a fat burning superstar on its own,

adding cucumber to a salad can help boost your daily

fiber intake for increased fat burning for weight loss.

And thanks to the water content, you’ll get the fluid

you need to help process fiber. The peel of the

cucumber is an excellent source of dietary fiber than can relieve constipation and protect against some

types of colon cancer.

One cup of cucumbers has 16 micrograms of magnesium

and 181 mg of potassium, which can help control and

reduce high blood pressure. When combined with a

well-balanced diet, cucumbers can help you regulate

blood pressure.

Another major health benefit of cucumbers that often

goes unnoticed is due to the 12% of vitamin K found in

just 1 cup. This vitamin helps build bone strength,

which can reduce risk of osteoporosis and arthritis.