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Why and who needs to eat fresh cucumbers
01.07.2024 03:20
Green cucumbers can be eaten with virtually no restrictions.
They are a very valuable dietary ingredient that not only helps to replenish the lack of vitamins and minerals in the body, but also perfectly moisturizes it.
Why eat green cucumbers
Cucumbers are low-calorie and healthy vegetables that are 95% water, which helps to replenish its deficiency in the body.
Research has shown that a significant portion of the world's population drinks too little water, which leads to chronic dehydration and can lead to, among other things, serious disruptions in the functioning of the body.
The low calorie content of cucumbers - 1 cup of sliced cucumbers provides the body with about 16 kcal - makes this vegetable a frequent guest on the menu, being, among other things, an addition to salads, sandwiches, and also an independent snack.
Cucumbers can also be added to fruit and vegetable cocktails and made into jam.
Pickled cucumbers are especially valuable in nutritional terms, as they are a source of probiotic bacteria.
Moreover, cucumbers supply the body with vitamins and minerals. This vegetable is rich in B vitamins, vitamin C and vitamin K, as well as copper, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium.
Antioxidants are also a valuable component of cucumbers – these vegetables provide your body with flavonoids, lignans and triterpenes.
Cucumbers and Sugar Levels
Cucumbers are vegetables with a low glycemic index, so they are recommended for diabetics.
Studies have shown that eating green cucumbers can help reduce the risk associated with sudden fluctuations in blood glucose levels.
The substances contained in cucumber seeds additionally support the work of the heart, protecting against the increase in cholesterol levels, which is why you should eat cucumbers with seeds.
Cucumber seeds are also a source of dietary fiber, which regulates bowel function, preventing unpleasant and painful constipation.
The most valuable nutrients are found under the skin of cucumbers, but before you can enjoy their refreshing taste, you need to wash the vegetables thoroughly with warm water.
Earlier we talked about whether it is possible to eat watermelon with seeds.
