Cucumber occupies the top most place in my list of summer vegetables and fruits for the fact, it is very high in water and low in calories. It contains 96% water that is distilled. It is a great source of Vitamin A, C, Folic acid, Potassium, manganese, silica, sulfur, minerals and sterols. Sterols have been shown to lower cholesterol in animals.
Health Benefits of Cucumber
Anti inflammatory: Helpful in decreasing uric acid thus beneficial for rheumatic conditions and joints inflammation.
Great Digestive Aid: It has a cleansing effect on the bowel. It acts as an anti-oxidant when taken together with fried and barbequed foods.
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May has come and the heat wave is in full swing. Though there are some sprinkles to make it a bit better but all the same you have to bear the long summer days . To top it all loadshedding isn’t helping either.
One day I was watching a cartoon show in which the main character Woolly was having a hot day. He came to know that sun was particularly bright and red that day and sweating.
So he filled a truck with lots of ice creams and went to the top of the hill to meet the sun. There he gave sun ice cream after which weather became pleasant. I wish things were as easier as it seems.
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Great Digestive Aid: It has a cleansing effect on the bowel. It acts as an anti-oxidant when taken together with fried and barbequed foods.
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