The Benefits of Eating Cucumber Daily
Kim Navarro in Health
Dec 27, 2020 • 2 min Read
Almost every Filipino is fond of kwek kwek, best paired with suka and you can also add cucumber if you like. But did you know that this option (cucumber) to our favorite meryenda has lots of benefits?
In a warm country like the Philippines, it is good to eat cucumber. It relieves dehydration because of its mild, refreshing taste and high water content. But what happens when you start eating cucumber daily?
Below are lists of what can happen if you start eating cucumber daily:
- Will make your body more hydrated:
Eating cucumber daily will make your body more hydrated because 95% of cucumber is water. So if you cannot drink at least 8 glasses of water a day then eating 1 cucumber a day can be a good trick.
- Will make the skin glowing and softer:
Cucumber makes the body hydrated which is good for the skin. Vitamins B, C, and zinc (minerals) are other factors that maintain good skin. Moreover, the cucumber contains caffeic acid that fights skin irritation and the nutrients in cucumber will also help fight signs of aging.
- Will improve digestion:
Cucumber has high water content and also contains dietary fiber that helps digestion. The vitamins B, C, and zinc in cucumber also aid the functioning of your digestive system. Issues with bowel movement can be solved by eating cucumber daily.
- Blood sugar level will be controlled:
According to the researchers, a high intake of cucumbers is good to control high sugar levels because it has a wide range of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and triterpenes.
- You will have stronger bones:
The vitamins K and calcium in cucumber are essential for stronger bones. Vitamin K helps to reduce bone fractures and also plays an important role in the consumption of calcium in the bones.
- Will get rid of toxins in your body:
Cucumbers have natural detoxification properties. Toxins can be removed in your liver and gut by regularly taking this fruit.
- You will have stronger teeth:
The calcium content in cucumbers will help your teeth become stronger. Also, the cucumber contains molybdenum and fluoride, a combination that is found to repair tooth decay.
- Cardiovascular health will be improved:
The potassium, magnesium, and vitamin K in cucumber play an important role in the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system. Vitamin K is a vital role factor in the coagulation and regulation of calcium levels in the blood. Having low magnesium and potassium level is linked with higher blood pressure. Also, a regular intake of cucumber decreases bad cholesterol levels.
- You will lose weight quickly:
Because of the cucumber’s high water content, you will feel full quickly. By this, you can control and stop yourself from overeating. It is also free from fats and is a low-calorie fruit (yes, it is a fruit) so you will lose weight effortlessly.
Add cucumber to your daily diet and reap its many benefits.
Stay healthy everyone!
