26 March 2016
About CucumbersCucumber is a vegetable that is cheap and easily available everywhere at almost any time of the year. It is easy to grow and is an excellent as a body refresher during high temperatures and heat of summers. But do not for a moment think that cucumber and cucumber juice are only meant to be taken to get relief from the sultry summer temperatures or that they serve only this purpose.
In fact, this very cheap and thereby under rated vegetable has much more to offer by way of a variety of nutrients apart from its water content which is over 95% of its weight. Cucumber can be juiced along with its skin and seeds. Actually juicing it with the skin on requires that it be washed thoroughly to remove its pesticides residues. Better still, buy organically grown cucumber to be on the safer side. Adding cucumber juice to other vegetable juices mellows the taste of the offending vegetable like kale. Another benefit of juicing the skin is the benefit of getting Vitamin A, since the peel has a lot of it. Most of the cucumbers that are sold are waxed. Wax can be removed by either washing them with a vinegar based wash or with water in which a spoonful of baking soda has been dissolved. Cucumbers age faster when stored with apples, melons, tomatoes. Hence do not store cucumbers with these fruits and vegetables. About Cucumber JuiceCucumber and cucumber juice have long been known for their cooling benefits.
However, this is not all! Cucumber and cucumber juice have also been known for their many other health benefits as well as other uses. Nutritional Value Of CucumberCucumber is very low in calories, is free from fat or cholesterol.
It contains both soluble and insoluble fiber, is high in the minerals potassium and low in sodium. It contains many antioxidants like Vitamins A, C, beta carotene, alpha carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Cucumber contains high levels of Vitamin K. Cucumber Juice Mixed With Other JuicesCucumber juice can be taken on its own or it can be mixed with other vegetables and fruit juices like that of tomato, celery, kale, apples, radish or others of your preference.
Mixing it with other juices makes for a healthier drink. Health Benefits Of Cucumber JuiceCucumber juice rather than cucumber gives immediate benefits as the nutrients are readily available being in liquid form. They are thus readily available for immediate absorption and assimilation. If needed mint and honey can be added for not only a twist in flavor and taste but getting the added health benefits these two provide.
Cucumber juice is great for hydrating the body as well as flushing out toxins from the body as the juice is diuretic in action and is mainly water. It reduces swelling and puffiness of the eyes due to its vitamin C and caffeic acid content. The silicon and sulphur content aids in hair growth. while silica keeps the connective tissues, ligaments, tendons, muscles and bones healthy. The vitamin C and other anti oxidants in cucumber juice helps relieve eczema, acne and psoriasis while also providing cooling, soothing and healing in sunburn. The dietary fiber aids in digestion and controls weight. It also helps in normalizing bowel movements and preventing constipation. The lignans in cucumber juice reduce the risk of cancers of the ovary, uterus, prostrate and ovary. The cucurbitacins which are plentiful in cucumber juice also prevent development of cancer cells. The mineral electrolytes maintain the body's electrolytic balance. The alkalinity of cucumber juice controls acidity and also regulates the body PH. An alkaline body is less prone to disease as pathogens cannot thrive in an alkaline environment. The potassium content reduces and regulates blood pressure levels. Cucumber juice lowers cholesterol. During hot weather cucumber juice helps in normalizing body temperature. Cucumber juice is anti inflammatory thus it reduces joint inflammation and reduces pain of arthritis and gout. It also reduces uric acid. Reduce Puffy Eyes Naturally With Cucumber JuiceCucumber and cucumber juice is wonderful as a cosmetic aid too.
Watch the video below to find out how you can reduce eye puffiness naturally. Cucumber Face Mask And TonerFind out another use for cucumber and cucumber juice.
Cucumber works beautifully in not only tightening your facial pores but literally giving your face an instant face lift all in the privacy of your home. Watch the video below to see how you can benefit. |
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