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Cucumbers are known to be one of the
best foods for your body and are often
referred to as being a superfood. Juiced
or eaten raw, they pack a powerful,
healthy punch.
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Cucumbers are a
good source of B
vitamins and provide
a quick pick-me-up
when needed. A slice
of cucumber will do
more than a coffee or
a soda.
The skin can be used
for skin irritations and
to ease sunburns.
Place a slice over puffy
eyes and its anti-
inflammatory properties
help reduce puffiness.
The silicon and sulfur in
cucumbers also help to
stimulate hair growth.
As they are 95%water,
cucumbers are a great
way to rehydrate. They
also help the body
get rid of toxins. The
skin alone contains an
amazing amount of
vitamin C.
After a heavy night of
drinking, having a few slices
of cucumber before going
to sleepwill help avoid a
morning hangover headache.
They contain enough sugar,
B vitamins and electrolytes
to replenishmany essential
nutrients, reducing the
intensity of both hangover and
headache
Cucumber is an excellent
source of silica, which is
known to help promote joint
health by strengthening the
connective tissues. They
are also rich in vitamin A, B1,
B6, C&D, Folate, Calcium,
Magnesium, and Potassium.
Whenmixedwith carrot
juice, they can relieve
gout and arthritis pain by
lowering uric acid levels
Placing a slice of
cucumber on the roof
of your mouth and
holding it therewith
your tongue for 30
seconds will kill the
bacteria that cause
bad breath.
The low calories and high
water content are the
perfect combination for
peoplewho are looking
to loseweight. Thewater
content and dietary fibre
in cucumbers are a great
aid to digestion as well,
by ridding the body of
toxins from the digestive
system.