Cucumbers are a fairly ancient culture, they were discovered during excavations of ancient Egyptian tombs built in 2 thousand years BC. However, India is considered the birthplace of cucumbers.
Cucumber is a unique vegetable; it contains no substances that can cause allergic reactions in the body. It contains calcium, potassium, iron, iodine, phosphorus, minerals (iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, calcium), vitamins C, group B, etc. Cucumbers are not inferior to onions, carrots, tomatoes, citrus fruits in terms of healing properties.
Cucumbers are low-calorie foods, their calorie content is 14 kcal / 100 g. Vegetables can be consumed in large quantities without fear of weight gain.
Cucumbers contain up to 95% water, so they do not overload the pancreas, cleanse the kidneys, and are a natural adsorbent that neutralizes toxins. The product is recommended for use in case of poisoning, as well as for healing and cleansing the body. Cucumber juice helps dissolve stones in the gallbladder and bile ducts. Cucumbers contain a lot of fiber, so they normalize bowel function in case of constipation.
In folk medicine, cucumbers are recommended to be used as a general tonic in the treatment of tuberculosis, catarrh of the upper respiratory tract. Vegetables must be included in the diet for the prevention of thyroid diseases, since 100 g of the product contains up to 3 μg of iodine, which is almost completely absorbed by the body. Daily consumption of cucumbers helps speed up metabolism, normalizes blood pressure, blood sugar levels and slows down the conversion of carbohydrates into fats.
Folic acid in vegetables helps reduce appetite. Cucumber juice is useful for the prevention of myocardial overstrain, strengthens the nervous system, improves memory, and prevents the development of atherosclerosis. You can drink up to 100 ml of pure juice per day. Its effect is enhanced by tomato, blackcurrant, apple, grapefruit juices. Cucumbers are alkaline foods that help balance acid imbalances in the body. Acid shift often aggravates the course of many diseases, especially those that occur with purulent processes.
To prevent bad breath, hold a slice of fresh cucumber in your mouth, pressing it with your tongue to the palate for half a minute. This will kill bacteria in the mouth that cause bad breath. Since these vegetables improve protein absorption, they are a good addition to fish and meat dishes.
Since cucumbers contain a lot of potassium, it must be included in the diet of people suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Cucumbers have a cosmetic effect: vegetable juice refreshes and whitens the skin, helps to remove freckles, age spots, and acne. For this purpose, the face should be wiped with slices of fresh cucumber or alcohol tincture. Grate unpeeled cucumbers on a coarse grater, put in a bottle, fill with vodka and put in the sun for 2 weeks.
For cellulite, massage problem areas with fresh cucumber slices. As a result, the skin will be smoothed, while its top layer will be strengthened. Use the following recipe to relieve stress. Slice a cucumber, place the slices in a saucepan and cover with a little boiling water. The resulting steam with the aroma of cucumber will have a calming and relaxing effect on the body.
