We are really conscious with the amount of calorie intake we accumulate each time we eat something-some even have an app that will count the calories for them for their every meal.
Eating cucumber will make your calorie counter worthless, because of its low calorie content. It has no fat and cholesterol, and contains a lot of fiber specially its peel. If you often experience constipation, eating it whole will eliminate the problem.
Aside from the fact that a slice of it is popular to cure black big eye-bags, it has phytochemicals that will eliminate bad breath. Press a slice of it at the top of your mouth, and its anti-bacterial properties will kill the microorganisms that cause bad mouth odor. If you have the tendency to get a hang-over after a night of heavy drinking session, don’t take any medicine. It’s good that you will detoxify your body the natural way.
Eating cucumber first thing in the morning will eliminate the headache; doing the same before sleeping will prevent hangover pains.
Don’t think that cucumber will only help you with minor body problems. Science proves that it is abundant in fiber, magnesium, and potassium that will work together as blood pressure regulating agents.
Daily consumption of cucumber will either help with the treatment of high, or low blood pressure-high blood is pressure is one of the most common health problems that people from all over the world are having problems with.
It’s highly recommended that you grow your own cucumbers to make sure that you’re getting the healthy benefits that you need. The tendency is that if you will buy those in the market, you will be getting something that is treated with chemicals. Big farms are applying strong mixture of pesticides and other toxins to their vegetables to ensure its potential growth.
Cucumbers are so easy to grow, so better plant your own at your backyard. You will surely enjoy munching the result of your hard work.
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