Cucumber for weight loss & other health benefits
By wadabski
@wadabski (761)
Philippines
April 12, 2011 12:48am CST
The high nutritional value of cucumber salads and juices make it an ideal dietary option for weight loss. In addition to that cucumbers are also a great digestive system aid and helps clean the bowel effectively. The other health and nutrition benefits of cucumbers include:
* When applied on the skin, raw cucumber can help reduce heat and inflammation.
* Since it is a diuretic and is known for its cooling properties, cucumber is a good cleanser for skin.
* The nutritional value of cucumber juice helps control eczema, arthritis and gout and can provide relief from heartburn gastritis and ulcers.
* For swelling of the eyes, placing a cucumber slice over them helps in relieving the pain and reduce the swelling.
* Cucumber is beneficial for the people suffering from lung and chest problems as well.
* The potassium content helps regulate the high and low blood pressure.
* Erepsin, an enzyme found in the cucumber helps in the digestion of proteins.
* Cucumber juice added to the juice of carrots and lettuce promotes hair growth.
* Mixed with carrot juice, cucumber juice is said to be good for controlling excess uric acids in the body.
* It is also found to be useful for those suffering from diseases of the teeth and gums, especially in cases of pyorrhea.
* The high mineral content helps prevent splitting of nails.
* Diseases related to kidney, urinary bladder, liver and pancreas are known to be cured by the regular intake of cucumber.
* Consumption of cucumber or cucumber juice is beneficial for those suffering from diabetes.
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10 responses
@meliyelwhite (24)
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17 Apr 12
I agree to you and it's good for health..
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@Sanitary (3968)
• Singapore
13 Apr 11
YEs, i know cucumber is good for our body in many ways but i didn't know it's beneficial for people suffering from lung and chest problems? According to my mom, cucumber belongs to 'cooling' type of food, and it's not suited for people with lung and chest problems. Chinese tend to differentiate foods, group them into 'heaty' and 'cooling' types. What works for western treatment, might be the opposite with the chinese.
@wadabski (761)
• Philippines
14 Apr 11
Yeah you know these herbal stuff is very controversial about almost any herb or plant you find has health benefits and people say it is good for this... and this... and these.. I only believe in medical research and pretty much the western belief.
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@craziestqueenever (1819)
• Philippines
12 Apr 11
Before Cucumber for me is just for the eyes, I mean for the beautification Purpose only. But I've read an article somewhere that made me realize that I shouldn't Ignore the health benefits of Cucumber. I currently add cucumber into my Diet List right now.
@cream97 (29086)
• United States
1 Jun 11
Hi. wadabski. This is some very useful information that you have right here. I like the fact that cucumbers aid in hair growth, along with carrots and lettuce juice. I think that I would love to eat more of cucumbers then. It is no wonder why my father-in-law loves cucumbers so much!
@toyota4k (1208)
• Philippines
12 Apr 11
I always thought cucumber is nothing but water but your post will be really helpful. In our clan, some members suffer from gout and kidney to skin disorders and diabetes. Now we can make use of the health benefits form this vegetable. have a nice day, see ya.
@toyota4k (1208)
• Philippines
12 Apr 11
I always thought cucumber is nothing but water but your post will be really helpful. In our clan, some members suffer from gout and kidney to skin disorders and diabetes. Now we can make use of the health benefits form this vegetable. have a nice day, see ya.
