The greatest of health benefits of cucumber is revitalization of the skin. We also appreciate the tasty salads in which cucumbers are the central ingredients. Cucumbers belong to the family of the pumpkins and the zucchinis. Peeling of the dark green skin reveals a light green fleshy part.
These nutrients attribute to numerous health benefits of cucumber. Let us explore the health areas that benefit with the consumption of cucumbers:
Cucumber has diuretic, cooling and cleansing effects. These effects are beneficial for the skin. The high water content, Vitamins A, B and C and the presence of minerals like magnesium, potassium, manganese and silica make cucumbers an essential part of skin care. Facial masks containing cucumber juice are beneficial for skin tightening.
Ascorbic acid and caffeic acid present in cucumbers can bring down the water retention rate, which in turn diminishes the swelling and puffiness around the eyes. Another benefit of cucumber slices is that it can bring relief to skin affected by sunburn or wind burn.
Digestive problems like heartburn, acidity, gastritis and even ulcers can be cured by the daily consumption of fresh cucumber juice. These benefits of cucumber are from dietary fibers which drive away the toxins from the digestive system and hence promote the digestive process. Daily consumption of cucumbers can be regarded as a remedy for constipation.
Silica, present in cucumbers, promotes joint health by strengthening the connective tissues. Read – Indian diet plan for arthritis.
Cucumber contains an enzyme called Erepsin which aids in the digestion of proteins.
Potassium, magnesium and fiber present in cucumber aid in the maintenance of normal blood pressure levels. Read – Indian diet plan for high blood pressure ; DASH diet .
A lesser known but much effective benefit of cucumber is attributed to its seeds. Cucumber seeds are considered as natural remedies to eliminate tapeworms from the intestinal tract. The seeds have anti-inflammatory properties which may be effective in the treatment of swellings of the mucous membranes of the nose and the throat.
Cucumber, rich in silica, can prevent splitting and spoiling of the nails of the fingers and the toes.
Cucumber juice is rich in vitamins A, B1, B6, C and D, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium. This juice mixed with carrot juice can provide relief to gout patients by lowering uric levels. Read –Indian diet plan for Gout.
Teeth and gum diseases especially pyorrhea may be treated effectively with cucumber juice. Raw foods like cucumber are rich in dietary fiber. Raw foods also increase salivation and this again brings a neutralization of the acids and the alkalis within the oral cavity.
Cucumber juice maybe beneficial for the diabetic patients. This can be attributed to the presence of manganese which assist in the synthesis of natural insulin. Read – 1200 calorie Indian diet plan for Diabetes.
Another lesser known benefit of cucumber is that it displays healing attributes in relation to the diseases of the urinary bladder and the kidney. The water content of cucumbers aids in the functions of the kidney by promoting urination. In fact, cucumber is the best natural diuretic. Read – Indian diet plan for Kidney stones.
Cucumber juices containing silica, when added to the juices of the carrots, spinach and lettuce, promote the growth of hair. Silica is present in the connective tissues of the body. It promotes hair growth and a diet rich in silica results in glossy hair and healthy bones.
You may now savor salads garnished with cucumbers more than what you used to do before! If some you were just having cucumbers out of compulsion and based on your dieticians’ instructions, then consider relishing cucumbers with various delicious salad dishes. Form your own recipes to avail the numerous benefits of cucumber!
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This post was Last Updated on December 5, 2017
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Am short and I want to be tall .is there any food remedies to take..am 28 yrs old.
none at this age
Hi mam,
I am in problem with hair fall last 2 years and going bald if not taken any care. Mam I am also hyperthyroidism patient and taking medicine thyronorm 50 Mcg and cod liver oil capsules daily. Madam can I take food supplements and Biotin supplements of (NOW Brands on iherb sites). Plz inform me in this regard.
biotin supplements are ok to have , pleaseread the contents while buying the supplement you will know if you can have it or no . mix methi powder and ginger juice and apply on your scalp .
Hi payal,
My hair is getting thin.. because of so much hair fall .. can u pls gve any remedy for that and one more thing i want to request you. Tat is can u pls suggest healthy cooking for kids..
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helo payal i am Ahsan and i am 23 years old and i am having the problem of hairfaal do suggest me any thing natural diet or any thing
Hey Ahsan.
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I want to thank you so much for this article,i mean it has helped me alot,now i know the benefits of cucumber and how i can use it for facial treatment especially sunburn thanks alot.
Hi Jou , you can grate it and strain the water, use this water as a face mask , or with any other face mask. You can also wash your face with it.
unlike others, i want to put on weight... i'm 19 years old, height's about 5 feet 7 inches and weigh about 99 lbs... i'm to skinny for my age and i cant go to the gym regularly.. any advise?? thanks!! ^_^
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