We have lost count of the health benefits of cucumber. Rich in vitamins C and K and potassium, it has moisturizing, healing and purifying properties and it restores radiance to the skin. In addition, cucumber is a slimming ally. It is one of the lowest calorie vegetables (10 kcal / 100 g).
IDENTITY RECORD
Name : Cucumber
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Scientific name : Cucumis sativus
Varieties: Generous, Marketer, Sideral, Acylia, Loustik, Vert long maraîcher, Gynial, Pharo
Caloric value: 12 kcal / 100 g
High season: June – August (calendar)
Producers: China, Turkey, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, France
France: Loiret, Pyrénées-Orientales, Bouches-du-Rhône, Meuse
Originally from India and composed of over 95% water, the cucumber is a refreshing vegetable (from the Cucurbitaceae family) with a very low caloric value. It has diuretic and draining properties. Well endowed with fibers, it participates in the proper functioning of intestinal transit. It also contains a variety of nutrients like vitamins (K, C, A), mineral salts, etc.
The benefits of cucumber
From a botanical point of view, the cucumber is considered a fruit and not a vegetable because it is the part of the plant that contains seeds resulting from the transformation of the flower (such as pepper, tomato or eggplant). They are called fruit vegetables.
Cucumber has moisturizing, healing and purifying properties and is considered a softener. It is traditionally used (in the form of poultice or lotion) to fight redness, itching and even wrinkles! It is also perfect for restoring radiance and firming up the skin.
Remineralizing, hydrating and low in calories, cucumber is perfect for diets slimming and allows not to weigh down the entry of a meal.
Other advantages of cucumber
- The cucumber is good for the heart : it is rich in potassium and vitamin K and thus contributes to the proper functioning of cardiovascular health.
- Cucumber contributes to hydration and rehydration of the body.
- The cucumber is useful for the skin because its juice contains alpha hydroxy acids which increase the effectiveness of certain products cosmetics such as face masks.
- Cucumber contains a lot of potassium, magnesium and fiber, which are very effective in regulate blood pressure.
- The cucumber is good for eyesight : studies have shown that cucumber juice has a positive on visual acuity.
- The cucumber is bone protector : A 200g plate of cucumbers covers about 20% of the daily requirement for vitamin K, which the body uses to strengthen bones.
