Cucumber is the best super food which is pocket friendly, highly nutritious and is the fourth most cultivated vegetables in the world. Believe me! It is so good for your health, you will be astonished about its health benefits. The husband is a good cook and I will share with you some of his easy to prepare, delicious, cucumber salads. I think it will be a double bonanza.
This is truly amazing! Cucumber contains lignans namely pinoresinol, lariciresinol and secoisolariciresinol. When we consume these lignans the bacteria in our digestive tract, convert them into enterolignans.
The enterolignans have the ability to bind estrogen receptors and has both pro-estrogenic and antiestrogenic effects. This action greatly reduces estrogen related cancers such as breast, ovary, uterus and prostate. Amazing!
Cucumber contains triterpene phytonutrients called curcubitans. These curcubitans block the cancer cell development and survival pathways. Thus the cucumber has great anti-cancer properties.
Health benefits
Sliced one cup of cucumber contains vitamin K, Molybdenum, pantothenic acid, copper, potassium, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B, manganese and biotin.
Cucumber contains 95% water and keeps your body well hydrated during the summer months. The skin of cucumber is a rich source of vitamin C. It is very helpful in relieving bad breath, you take a slice of cucumber and keep it on the roof of your mouth for 30 seconds.
The phytochemicals present in this wonder vegetable kills the bacteria that cause bad breath. Try it and see.
Cucumbers are the best friend of diabetic patients. Cucumber juice contains a hormone needed by pancreatic cells for producing insulin. This property is highly beneficial for diabetic patients.
Cucumber juice contains sterols which reduce cholesterol levels. They are rich sources of magnesium, potassium and fiber which helps in regulating blood pressure.
They are an excellent source of silica, which famously promotes joint health, by strengthening the connective tissue.
This humble vegetable is packed with so much nutrient goodness, glad you took your time to read this article, to reap its health benefits. As promised, here are some great cucumber recipes.
CUCUMBER KIWI SALAD
Ingredients
Cucumbers- 2
Kiwi -2
Lime juice- 1 teaspoon
Chili flakes- 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Method
Cut cucumber into pieces
Remove the skin of Kiwi fruit, and cut it into pieces
Gently add them to a bowl
Add lime juice, chili flakes and salt
Garnish with mint and coriander leaves
Cool it and serve
Wow!
CUCUMBER BLACK PEPPER SALAD
Ingredients
Cucumber- 4
Freshly ground black pepper
Curry leaves
Salt to taste
Method
Cut the cucumber into thin long strips
Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over it
Add salt, garnish and serve
CUCUMBER YOGHURT SALAD
Ingredients
Cucumber- 4
Yogurt -3 teaspoons
Salt to taste
Few sprigs of coriander leaves
Method
Cut cucumber into small pieces
Spread yogurt on the top
Add salt to taste
Garnish and serve with fervour
Bottom line
These salads are very easy and can be prepared in a jiffy. Try it and enjoy the delicious salads along with an abundant nutritional richness of cucumbers.
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