Benefits Of Cucumber: The arrival of cucumber has started in the markets. Consumption of cucumber in summer season is very beneficial for health. It contains a lot of water, due to which dehydration is prevented. Along with this, cucumber contains many nutrients like Vitamin K, A, C, potassium, lutein, fiber. Because of which its consumption is beneficial for health. It also helps in reducing weight. Let us know about the benefits of cucumber from Sheetal Giri, Consultant Dietitian of RIMS Hospital, Lucknow.
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Control blood pressure: Cucumber helps in controlling blood pressure. It contains a lot of potassium, which works to control blood pressure and the bad effects of sodium. (Image-Canva)
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Get rid of constipation: Cucumber contains a lot of fiber. Consuming it relieves the problem of constipation. It also provides relief from problems like gas and indigestion. (Image-Canva)
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Reduce weight: Consumption of cucumber also helps in reducing weight. It has very low calorie content and also does not contain elements like sugar which increase weight. There is a lot of fiber in it, due to which its consumption keeps the stomach full due to which one does not feel like eating anything else. (Image-Canva)
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Keep cholesterol level normal: Consumption of cucumber keeps cholesterol level normal. An element called sterol is found in it, due to which the cholesterol level in the body remains correct. (Image-Canva)
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Keep kidneys healthy: Cucumber contains a lot of water. Which, together with potassium, helps in removing uric acid and kidney impurities from the body. (Image-Canva)
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Strengthens bones: Consuming cucumber strengthens bones. It contains considerable amount of Vitamin K, which helps in strengthening bones by increasing bone density. (Image-Canva)
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Beneficial for skin and hair: Cucumber is also beneficial for the health of skin and hair. By consuming it, hair grows and the skin also becomes shiny. Rubbing cucumber juice on the face removes spots and blemishes. (Image-Canva)
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