So when you come to one of our retreats you are basically floating in cucumber juice - why? Keep reading - then go out and get your juice on! The Cucumber is one of the best things in the world for you!
Cucumber is a vegetable belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family of plants along with other members such as pumpkin, bottle guard and zucchinis. Cucumbers contain large quantities of water, which is naturally pure and thus superior to normal water. The skin of cucumber contains high amounts of vitamin A and must not be wasted by peeling it off. Cucumber contains vitamin B complex in low quantities and high amounts of vitamin C and vitamin A. Both vitamins, A and C are antioxidants and protect the body from the harmful effects of free radicals. It also contains alkaline-forming minerals like manganese, potassium, molybdenum, sulfur, silica, sodium, calcium, chlorine and phosphorus. The many benefits of consuming cucumber are:
1.Helps in curing acidity.
The presence of alkaline minerals makes cucumber very effective in treating problem of acidity. Cucumber juice is alkaline in nature and helps in effective regulation of pH levels of the human blood pH.
2.Aids in maintaining blood pressure.
Due to the presence of high amounts of many minerals and low quantity of sodium, cucumber helps to regulate blood pressure.
3.Helps in building connective tissues.
Cucumbers are excellent sources of silica a mineral that contributes in the proper building of connective tissues in human body. This connective tissue helps in the formation of bones, cartilage, muscles, tendons and ligaments.
4.Acts as a diuretic.
Cucumber acts as a diuretic and encourages the removal of waste products from the body through urination. Regular intake of cucumber helps to dissolve stones in the kidneys.
5.Fever.
Cucumber taken in the form of juice helps to regulate body temperature during summers. It is also used for reducing high fever.
6.Helps in curing inflammation.
Cucumber helps to remove toxic deposition of uric acid, which is responsible for causing inflammation and pain in joints. Thus, intake of cucumber helps to treat inflammatory conditions like gout, arthritis and asthma
7.Beneficial for the skin.
Due to the presence of anti-oxidants like vitamin C and other cucumber is very beneficial for the skin. It is an important ingredient of many beauty lotions and creams used for treating skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema and acne.
8.Beneficial for the teeth.
Cucumber is quite beneficial for people suffering from problems of teeth and gums. It is especially used by patients suffering from pyorrhea.
**When buying cucumbers, choose the ones that are firm to touch and dark green in color. Store them in the refrigerator so that they retain their freshness untill you consume them.
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