One of the most refreshing foods that we normally eat in salad is cucumber. 🥒
Cucumber is a nutritious vegetable, because it is low in calories, rich in water, minerals and antioxidants, so its intake provides various health benefits such as promoting weight loss, keeping the body hydrated and regular intestinal functioning, as well how to lower blood sugar levels. 👨🦳
Discover what other great benefits it could bring to our health:
🧠 They protect the brain.
Cucumbers contain an anti-inflammatory flavonol called fisetin that is closely linked to brain health. Protects nerve cells, improves memory and prevents Alzheimer’s.
👳♀️ Reduce the risk of cancer.
Cucumbers contain polyphenols that help reduce some types of cancer such as breast, uterine, ovarian and prostate.
😡 Anti-stress.
Cucumbers are very rich in B vitamins (B1, B5, and B7), known to help relieve feelings of anxiety and reduce the effects of stress.
Don’t miss out on all these health benefits, and eat cucumber daily. 👍