Top 10 Health Benefits Of Cucumbers

There are numerous benefits to eating healthy. Eating cucumbers should be part of your healthy diet. Its widely known that cucumbers are great for your health. Grab some the next time you are at the grocery store!

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Did you know that cucumbers are composed of nearly 95% water and only a 5 oz. serving of this hydrating fruit can supply a quarter of your suggested daily consumption. Recognized for its cooling effects from the spa to the dinner plate, you’d be surprised how many health benefits cucumbers can provide you on a daily basis!



#1 on the list is it’s a Cancer Fighter
The powerful polyphenols in cucumber are called lignans. They can help to lower your risk of breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate cancers. Also, other cancer combating phytonutrients called cucurbitacins are also present, and research has shown that these compounds can discontinue the development of estrogen-related cancer cells. Quick run to your grocery store!

#2 It’s Strong in Antioxidants
This amazing fruit has antioxidants like Vitamin C, beta-carotene, and beneficial flavonoids such as quercetin, known to be a powerful natural antihistamine. Interestingly enough, it contains flavonoids such as Kaempferol which helps battle cancer and decreases your risk of heart disease and other chronic illnesses. It’s a no brainer right?

#3 It can keep your Urinary Tract & Kidneys healthy
The high water content in cucumbers encourages kidney cleansing through urination, and has also been shown to dissolve kidney stones over time if consumed regularly. Nobody likes kidney stones.

#4 Consume daily to Support your Joint Health
Studies have shown that even small extracts of cucumber have the ability to halt the inflammatory response of enzymes such as cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2). The Silica in cucumbers also strengthens connective tissues, and if mixed with carrot juice can reduce pain caused by gout and arthritis by dropping uric acid levels. Aren’t you tired of taking pain pills?

#5 Protect your brain
Cucumbers contain flavonols, which help to improve mental cognition and shield your nerve cells from degeneration that naturally occurs through aging. A flavonol called fisetin has shown to prevent learning and memory decline in those that have Alzheimer’s disease. No more forgetting your family member’s names.

#6 It’s Essential in controlling Diabetes
Cucumbers contain critical hormones, which help the pancreas produce more insulin. This helps you maintain a more normal blood glucose level, and can even balance high or low blood pressures. Yeah I’ll take two with that doc.

#7 Cucumbers can Promote Digestive Health
Did you know high amounts of water and fiber greatly influence digestive regularit? And drinking a lot of water daily helps to suppress acute symptoms of acid reflux. The fibers that make up the skin of cucumber allow food to move through the digestive tract quickly, and they contain an enzyme named Erepsin that also helps break down proteins. The daily consumption of cucumber is said to relieve digestive issues such as gastritis, heartburn, acidity, even ulcers, and constipation. Bye bye pepto bismol!

#8 You can become Heart Healthy
Cucumbers contain a huge amount of potassium, an essential electrolyte, which helps to lower blood pressure levels. The Ions surrounding the cells in your body must maintain a healthy balance of potassium to have synergy with sodium levels. This positively charged interaction regulates the functions of the heart, nerve impulses, and muscle contraction. Are you listening body builders?

#9 It can create a natural form of Anti-Wrinkling
Did you know manufacturers already incorporated cucumber into many cosmetics. Cucumber extracts counteract signs of aging which obviously can promote a more youthful skin naturally. Nourishing vitamins and minerals like biotin and silica maintain radiant skin, hair, nails, and also fights cellulite! Remember those photos of people with cucumbers over their eyes?!

#10 Last but not least it aids in building Strong Gums & keeping your Breath Fresh
Try pressing a cucumber on the roof of your mouth for 30 seconds. By doing this, you can defeat odor-causing bacteria. Scientists have also determined that cucumber cools down excess heat in your stomach, which is said to be the origin of bad breath. Research also proves that drinking the juice of cucumbers can successfully heal gum diseases such as weak gums and pyorrhea.

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