Most of us probably often eat cucumbers or cucumbers. The fruit, which in Latin is named Cucumis sativus, we often encounter in every dish, especially fresh vegetables, salads, or pickles. Cucumbers have a fairly high water content so that they function as a coolant.
Cucumber pieces are also often used to help moisturize the face and are believed to lower high blood pressure. However, to find out more about the nutrition and health benefits found in cucumbers, let's explore what health areas are obtained from consuming this fruit belonging to the pumpkin tribe.
- scin care Cucumber has diuretic, cooling and cleansing properties that are beneficial for the skin. High water content; vitamins A, B, and C; and minerals, such as magnesium, potassium, manganese, and silica; make cucumber an important part of skin care. Face masks containing cucumber juice are used to tighten the skin. The ascorbic acid and caffeic acid present in cucumber can lower the water retention rate, which in turn reduces the swelling around the eyes.
- Pollution Function Digestive problems, such as ulcers, acidity gastritis, and even ulcers, can be cured by consuming fresh cucumber juice every day. The content of dietary fiber in cucumber can expel toxins from the digestive system thereby improving the digestive process. In fact, consuming cucumber every day is considered very effective as a constipation remedy.
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