40 Cucumber Benefits And A Delicious Salad Recipe

40 Cucumber Benefits And A Delicious Salad Recipe

Have you ever asked yourself why we start our meal with salads. Having salads as a starter help in prevent overeating. As they help in filling you up. Salads are the best way to gain veges into your body. Any kind of salad is refreshing and full of flavors. There is one vegetable you will find in lots of salads. This vegetable is cucumber. That's why I will tell you today some info about cucumbers. Let's begin. 

You will find zero cholesterol and fats in cucumbers. Cucumbers hold lots of nutrients which help your body health. You will find Protein, Fiber, Calcium, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Zinc and Iron. They are rich with Vitamins like Vitamin C, K, Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic acid (B5), Vitamin B6 and Folate (B9). Amazing, right.

What cucumbers can do for your body? Cucumbers will help in keeping you hydrated and improving your immune system. As they contain more than 95% water which satisfy your daily fluid needs. They are rich with Antioxidants like flavonoids and tannins and anti inflammation which help in preventing chronic diseases. Chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases.  

That's why cucumbers are great for your skin, heart, brain and bone health. Cucumbers will help in blood sugar and blood pressure control. They can also help in preventing memory loss. Veges are great for digestion. That's why they help in preventing constipation. They help in reducing bad breath and keeping you in a good mood.

Veges and fruits are the best food for weight managements. Cucumbers like other veges will definitely help you loss weight. Did you know a cup of cucumber has 15 calories. You can have as mush as you want and still loss weight. Cucumbers won't keep you hungry and will help you in weight managements As they have low calories and high in water.

Ingredients:

Cucumber 

Yogurt

Mint

Salt

It's simple and easy to make. You will first need to chop the cucumber. Add the yogurt to the cucumber and stir well. You can add the salt according to your taste and finally decorate your salad with fresh mint. Mint will make the cucumber salad even more refreshing. You can have it next to your rice, meat, chicken and veges.

You can also enjoy cucumbers in Greek salad, sushi, rolls, rice, noodles, nachos, sandwiches, bagels, sorbet, and more. If you are having a fatty meal, cucumbers will help in balancing your meal. You won't feel heavy at all. On the contrary, you will feel light and filled up. You can also have cucumber smoothies and juices. How about pineapple or watermelon and cucumber smoothie. They help in detoxing your body and keep you fresh. 

    

Therefore, that's what you should do my friend. You should have cucumbers to enjoy it's amazing flavor and benefits. What is more refreshing than having a salad dish. You can't have breakfast without a couple of cucumber slices. Cucumbers are super effective as they keep you healthy, hydrated and fresh. How can't you include them in your diet.

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