She Ate Cucumber Every Day And Then Everybody Noticed That She Has Changed Here's What Happened

First, you should know that this super healthy vegetable is in the same plant family as squash pumpkin and watermelon ( the Cucurbitaceae family)  Like watermelon cucumbers are made up of mostly ( 95 percent) water which means eating them on a hot summer day can help you stay hydrated. And now we're going to show you the reasons why you should eat cucumbers all year long. With vitamin KB vitamins copper potassium vitamin C and manganese cucumbers can help you to avoid nutrient deficiencies that are widespread among those eating a typical American diet. Plus cucumbers contain unique polyphenols and compounds that may help reduce your risk of chronic diseases and much much more.

1 Antioxidant properties

Cucumbers contain numerous antioxidant including the well_known vitamin C and beta_ carotene. They also contain antioxidant flavonoids such as quercetin apigenin luteolin and kaempferol which provide additional benefits. For instance, quercetin is an antioxidant that many believe prevents histamine release_ making quercetin_ rich foods "natural antihistamines". Kaempferol meanwhile many help fights cancer and lower your risk of chronic diseases including heart disease.

2 Digestion & Burning fat

Cucumbers are rich in two of the most basic elements needed for healthy digestion: water and fiber. Adding cucumbers to your juice or salad can help you meet the ideal of the amount of fiber your body needs 50 grams per 1000 calories consumed. If you struggle with acid reflux you should know that drinking water can help suppress acute symptoms of acid reflux by temporarily raising stomach pH; it's possible that water_ rich cucumbers may have a similar effect. Cucumber skins contain insoluble fiber which helps add bulk to your stool. This helps foods to move through your digestive tract more quickly for healthy elimination. Cucumbers are very low in calories yet they make a  filling snack ( one cup of sliced cucumber contains just 16 calories). The soluble fiber in cucumbers dissolves into a gel_like texture in your gut helping to slow down your digestion. This helps you to feel full longer and is one reason why fiber_ rich foods may help with weight control.

3 Bad breath

Here's what you need to know_ well placing a cucumber slice on the roof of your mouth may help to rid your mouth of odor_ causing bacteria. According to the principles of Ayurveda eating cucumbers may also help to release excess heat in the stomach which is said to be a primary cause of bad breath.