AMAZING BENEFITS OF EATING CUCUMBER

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10 AMAZING BENEFITS OF EATING CUCUMBER
Hi Readers...: 10 AMAZING BENEFITS OF EATING CUCUMBER Hi Readers, It's been quite a while since I promised to discuss about the health benefit...

10 AMAZING BENEFITS OF EATING CUCUMBER

Hi Readers,
It's been quite a while since I promised to discuss about the health benefits of tomatoes due to school stuffs....Thanks to God I am done..... and thanks to you all for your patience

Well, due to the recent hype cucumber has garnered as a result of the compromising lesbian video released by one of our very own beauty model (Chidinma Okeke), known as former Miss Anambra,...I decided to look at the upside of cucumber, not just as a sex object, but as a fruit for healthy living...

Please do stay with me  as I lead you unto the secret wonders cucumber could do for you...

• Bad breath

Do you sometimes wake up in the mornings and you can't even stomach your own breath? not to talk more of your partner? It turns out cucumber can alleviate your problem because  cucumbers contain chemical compounds known as phytochemicals which are effective at killing bacteria that causes bad breath. Place a freshly sliced piece of cucumber at the top of the mouth and leave in place for 25-30 seconds to kill the bacteria. Cucumber can help to promote salivation which is helpful in neutralizing alkali and acids in the oral cavity. Plus, other health benefits of cucumber include helping to treat weak gums and diseases like pyorrhea (inflammation of the gums).

• Constipation

I do know that sometimes in a man's life, there is bound to be over feeding which causes indigestion and just like you never imagined, cucumber is low in calories (about 14.9 grams per 100 grams) and contains no cholesterol or saturated fat, which makes it a reliable remedy for treating constipation.Adding cucumber (whole or juiced) to the daily diet can help relive the symptoms of digestive problems like ulcers, gastritis, acidity, and heartburn. Plus, this vegetable contains erepsin which is an enzyme that promotes the absorption of protein. 

• Protect Your Brain

Cucumbers contain an anti-inflammatory flavonol called fisetin that appears to play an important role in brain health. In addition to improving your memory and protecting your nerve cells from age-related decline, fisetin has been found to prevent progressive memory and learning impairments in mice with Alzheimer's disease.

• Headache

Other useful health benefits of cucumber include relieving a headache by eating two or three slices of cucumber before going to sleep.  Cucumber is rich in electrolytes, B vitamins, and sugar to help replace lost nutrients, thus minimizing the impact of the headache. A similar technique can be used to minimize the intensity of the morning hangover.

• Reduce Your Risk of Cancer

Cucumbers contain polyphenols called lignans (pinoresinol, lariciresinol, and secoisolariciresinol), which may help to lower your risk of breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate cancers. They also contain phytonutrients called cucurbitacins, which also have anti-cancer properties.

•  Support Your Digestive Health

Cucumbers just like Onions  which can be used to aid digestion are rich in two of the most basic elements needed for healthy digestion: water and fiber. Adding cucumbers to your juice or salad can help you meet the ideal of amount of fiber your body needs — 50 grams per 1,000 calories consumed. If you struggle with acid reflux, you should know that drinking water can help suppress acute symptoms of acid reflux by temporarily raising stomach pH; it's possible that water-rich cucumbers may have a similar effect.

Cucumber skins contain insoluble fiber, which helps add bulk to your stool. This helps food to move through your digestive tract more quickly for healthy elimination.

• Diabetics

Cucumber is rich in certain hormones which help to promote the production of insulin in the pancreas, which is certain to benefit the patient suffering with diabetes. Plus, the copper content in this vegetable is appreciated for its ability to improve blood circulation and promote healthy blood cells.

• Skin and hair care

Cucumber used topically, has anti-inflammatory properties which help to relieve the irritation of puffy eyes (caused by water retention). Leave the cucumber slices in place for 10-12 minutes to achieve the desired results.

This cooling vegetable is also great for soothing the effects of skin inflammation, irritation, swelling, and sunburn. Plus, the sulfur and silicon content is great at promoting hair growth. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 



Mix a combo of lettuce, carrot, and cucumber combination for best results.

Cucumber can form part of the ingredients in beauty creams because of the high concentration of antioxidants and vitamin C. This beauty treatment is practical for treating acne, psoriasis, eczema, etc

• Weight Loss

Hey friends, do you want to lose that extra fat of yours and you just don't know what to do about it...HEY!!!....I've got the secret....CU-CUM-BER...
Are cucumber good for you?.....YES....because  Due to the high water content and low calories, yet they make a filling snack (one cup of sliced cucumber contains just 16 calories), a cucumber is a perfect diet food for those planning to lose weight. Plus, the high dietary fiber aids digestion because it helps to cleanse the digestive system and remove toxins.

• Fights Intestinal worms

Do you suffer from intestinal worms?

Do you sometimes feel shy in public because your stomach keeps making noise?

STOP...YES..just STOP buying those BITTERS sold by street urchins as you have no idea what those medicines are made of....TRY this out....

 Cucumber seeds can act as a natural solution to control tapeworms in the intestinal tract. Plus, the seeds are highly beneficial for the anti-inflammatory properties which treat swollen mucous membranes in the area of the throat and nose.It may help to "cool" the inflammatory response in your body, and animal studies suggest that cucumber extract helps reduce unwanted inflammation, in part by inhibiting the activity of pro-inflammatory enzymes (including cyclo-oxygenase 2, or COX-2).. Plus, the seeds are highly beneficial for the anti-inflammatory properties which treat swollen mucous membranes in the area of the throat and nose.


Friends, here you have it again the long awaited 10 benefits of that sexy looking cucumber...why no just go to that grocery store close by and take a big bite....you'll be glad you did... 

9 Wonderful Benefits Of Consuming Pepper

Just like I promised in my previous post,I'll be discussing about useful health benefits of PEPPER....Please Read along and make useful comments

What is Pepper?

Pepper is a pungent condiment obtained from various plants of the genus Piper,especially from the dried berries, used whole or ground, of the tropical climbing shrub P. nigrum.

Pepper definitely has various varieties ranging from the chilli pepper to white pepper,red bell pepper,green peppr etc

I know you might probably be thinking....of what use is pepper to me......RELAX....let me show you and I can assure you, you will never miss that pepper when preparing your meals

But first Note this:Red peppers pack the most nutrtion, because they've been on the vine longest while Green peppers are harvested earlier, before they have a chance to turn yellow, orange, and then red. Compared to green bell peppers, the red ones have almost 11 times more beta-carotene and 1.5 times more vitamin C.

So here the choice is yours....Do you prefer a green pepper or a red pepper...It's definitely your call to make...LET'S DISCUSS THE BENEFITS

• A little pepper may go a long way with your health—it might even help ward off breast cancer. A chemical compound in peppercorns called piperine may be able to help prevent a breast cancer tumor from developing, a University of Michigan Cancer Center study suggests.

• Bell peppers are low in calories! So, even if you eat one full cup of them, you get just about 45 calories. Bonus: that one cup will give you more than your daily quota of Vitamin A and C

• Pepper is a good source of Vitamin E, which is known to play a key role in keeping skin and hair looking youthful.

• Bell peppers also contain vitamin B6, which is essential for the health of the nervous system and helps renew cells.

• Certain enzymes in bell peppers, such as lutein, protect the eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration later in life.

• Red bell peppers contain several phytochemicals and carotenoids,  particularly beta-carotene, which lavish you with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

• The capsaicin in bell peppers has multiple health benefits. Studies show that it reduces ‘bad’ cholesterol, controls diabetes, brings relief from pain and eases inflammation.

• If cooked for a short period on low heat, bell peppers retain most of their sweet, almost fruity flavor and flavonoid content, which is a powerful nutrient.

• Pepper is a natural decongestant—it contains chemicals that irritate your mucus membranes, making them produce a thinner, more watery mucus (translation: giving you a runny nose) to help clear out your nasal passages. Just add a few pinches of pepper to a bowl of chicken soup—the perfect comfort food when you’re sick—and you’ll soon be breathing easier.

SO here you have it....Don't you think that pepper is a necessary COMBO when preparing that meal of yours in other to harness it's useful health benefits?

TRY IT OUT....

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12 Secret Benefits of Onion

FRESH ONION

Do you often wonder why a certain set of people who are sensitive to what ingredient is used in cooking a food always express shock when they discover that ONION is not present in present in that particular meal?

Well,the reasons are not far fetched...

THEY KNOW......

What do they know?

They directly or indirectly know the health benefits of onion and may go crazy when not present in their meal which is no biggie...but here is what they may want to know

Onion for sure,has different varieties but I will focus just on the fresh onion for now which may be red,white or yellow in colour.

Without wasting much of your time,I present to you the 12 onion benefits...

1. Onions contain water, protein, fats, starch, fibers, minerals, calcium, vitamin C, iron and B complex. You should consume between 100 – 150 grams of onions in any form depending on your likes and dislikes.
2. Onions can improve the digestive system. If you have a digestion problem, then onions can cure it by increasing the release of the digestion juices.
3. Onions increase the insulin in the body and also treat diabetes by controlling the sugar levels in the blood.
4. Onions when consumed, can good memory retention and a strong nervous system, consuming onions is your best bet.
5. Onions does cure menstrual disorders when eaten raw and should be consumed before a few days of the beginning of your cycle.
6. The bad cholesterol that causes heart problems can be burnt or removed if an onion is consumed daily. It keeps you safe from the coronary diseases and also protects the good cholesterol.
7. Onions can be used to prevent cancers. It works against head, neck and colon cancers.
8. Onions also helps in alleviating for toothaches and tooth decaying.
9. Folate, found in onions, may help with depression by preventing an excess of homocysteine from forming in the body, which can prevent blood and other nutrients from reaching the brain. Excess homocysteine interferes with the production of the feel-good hormones serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which regulate not only mood, but also sleep and appetite as well.which makes onion an inducer of good mood and sweet sleep
10. Onions possess enormous anti-aging benefits with antioxidant vitamins A, C and E,it helps in fighting against the damage caused by the harmful UV rays as well as prevent free radical damage that is responsible for causing premature aging of our skin. Onion is one of the richest sources of quercetin, the most powerful antioxidant that can keep your skin wrinkle-free. Vitamins and sulphur, on the other hand, protect your skin, and keep it soft and supple. The anti-aging qualities of onion can be attributed to the presence of sulphur-rich phytochemicals. Massaging your skin with fresh onion juice helps increase the blood circulation and improves the overall appearance of your skin by imparting a more youthful and radiant appearance.
11. Onions can be used to alleviate to body pains by frying  in sesame or castor oil and can be used to heal any aches.
12. Onion juice is also used to cure ear and eye problems. This juice is used for infants as eye drops for clear vision.

So here my readers the above mentioned are 12 healthy benefits you may know about but probably may not have taken note of..

Still think you want to cook that meal without an onion?

LOL...I don't think so...but please remember you must consume with moderation as regarding all things...

Leave a comment in the box and I shall write more on onion benefits.......UP NEXT...will be pepper..