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
- 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...
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