Cucumbers are wonderful vegetables with a number of beneficial properties, they contain vitamins, protein, fiber and various trace elements that are needed to normalize digestion.
Instructions
Step 1
Cucumbers are ninety-five percent water. They quench thirst and hunger (by stretching the walls of the stomach due to the volume, which causes a feeling of fullness). The structured, or "living" water in cucumbers is a natural adsorbent, so regular consumption of these vegetables helps to remove toxins and cleanse the body.
Step 2
Cucumber contains carbohydrates (starch, fructose and glucose), protein, vitamin C (it is more in small young vegetables), B vitamins, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and a number of other microelements. These include tartronic acid, which inhibits the conversion of carbohydrates into fats, so fresh cucumbers are essential for those looking to lose weight.
Step 3
Cucumbers significantly accelerate digestion, promote the movement of food through the intestines, so they are useful for people with "lazy intestines". Cucumber fasting days can solve this problem. These vegetables cleanse the intestines, helping to cleanse the entire body, which has a beneficial effect on health.
Step 4
Cucumbers contain a lot of useful iodine compounds that are easily absorbed by the body, so they should be regularly consumed in case of problems with the thyroid gland. Cucumbers have a much higher iodine content than any other vegetable.
Step 5
Cucumbers are excellent at helping to fight edema, as they very quickly put in order the water-salt balance, thanks to its mild diuretic and laxative properties. Fasting days on these vegetables can be recommended for hypertensive patients and people with increased puffiness.
Step 6
Potassium and silicon, which are abundant in cucumbers, are essential for healthy skin and hair. Regular use of cucumber masks will tidy up the face, relieve it of acne and unpleasant rashes, besides, such masks gently whiten the skin, evening out its tone.
Step 7
Cucumbers have general tonic properties, so it is recommended to eat them regularly for upper respiratory tract infections or tuberculosis. In addition, cucumbers contribute to the absorption of proteins, so it makes sense to use them as a side dish for fish or meat, because improved nutrition helps to curb the development of tuberculosis.
Step 8
Cucumbers improve metabolic rate due to the content of folic acid, which reduces appetite, and due to the presence of insulin-like substances in these vegetables, cucumbers normalize blood sugar levels. Therefore, cucumbers are used as a means of fighting diabetes.
