How healthy is cucumber?
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Cucumber is often seen by people as a vegetable that contains nothing more than water. A refreshing filling for your salad or as a snack, but that's about it. Yet it is much more than that! This vegetable contains a lot of other good substances, which means that eating it has many health benefits. We have listed the benefits below for you.
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Cucumber is often seen by people as a vegetable that contains nothing more than water. A refreshing filling for your salad or as a snack, but that's about it. Yet it is much more than that! This vegetable contains a lot of other good substances, which means that eating it has many health benefits. We list the benefits for you below.
Nutritional value of cucumber
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It is true that there is a lot of water in this vegetable, no less than 95%. Yet that is one reason why it is so healthy for you. When your body is properly hydrated, it easily disposes of toxins. It is therefore a healthy and smart snack, especially for people who have trouble drinking enough, especially on days when it is warm.
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It is true that there is a lot of water in this vegetable, no less than 95%. Yet that is exactly one reason why it is so healthy for you. When your body is properly hydrated, it easily disposes of toxins. It is therefore a healthy and smart snack, especially for people who have trouble drinking enough, especially on days when it is warm.
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Even if you are losing weight, it is an ideal snack. A 100 gram piece of cucumber contains only 14 kcal. It is also low in carbohydrates and sugars. But it does contain a lot of fiber. These fibers bring many health benefits and are also very good for your bowel movements. Definitely a snack that you can eat often.
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Vitamin-C
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A cucumber is rich in vitamins and antioxidants and also contains several types of phytonutrients. These are substances that are contained in plant foods to a small extent and have many health benefits. They reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and have an anti-inflammatory effect.
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To take full advantage of this, it is best to leave the skin on. It contains a lot of vitamin C, which enhances the effect of the phytonutrients.
Good for the skin
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Cucumber also has a softening effect. Are you burned? Then put some slices of cucumber on top. You will soon find that this calms the burnt areas. It is good for your skin anyway, because this vegetable contains silica. This is not only good for your skin, but also for your nails, hair and muscles.
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And it is packed with minerals such as potassium and magnesium, which also have a positive effect on your skin. You can also put cucumber slices on your eyes if they are puffy. The good substances ensure that the swelling decreases.
Blood pressure
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We have already listed many benefits, but there are more! Cucumber is very good for diabetics. There is a substance in the cucumber that the pancreas needs to produce insulin.
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And because of the minerals and fiber it also keeps your blood pressure level. It also seems that cucumber can reduce the risk of cancer. This vegetable has so many good properties that it would be a shame not to eat it regularly.
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Keep cucumber
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Many people keep a cucumber in the fridge, but this is not the ideal way. It may sound surprising, but it is best to keep it cool. It will then last longer than if you were to keep it refrigerated. This is because you disturb the ripening process of a cucumber as soon as you put it in an environment that is too cool.
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Many people keep a cucumber in the fridge, but this is not the most ideal way. It may sound surprising, but it is best to keep it cool. It will then last longer than if you were to keep it refrigerated. This is because you disturb the ripening process of a cucumber as soon as you put it in a too cool environment.
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If you buy a cucumber in plastic, leave the plastic around it. This way it will last well over a week on average.
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If you buy a cucumber in plastic, leave the plastic around it. In this way it will last well over a week on average
Sweet and sour cucumber
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Do you find cucumber a bit too boring? You can also make a sweet and sour version of it. Delicious to eat with, for example, rice dishes. And it's so easy to make!
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1 cucumber small red pepper 50 ml vinegar 1 tablespoon stevia
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Cut the cucumber into small pieces or strips. For some extra spice you can add a finely chopped pepper. Heat it up briefly with the vinegar and stevia in a pan. Then pour the mixture into the cucumber. Now you have a delicious fresh side dish for the table!