The cucumber is one of the most important vegetables that can not be dispensed with. It is used in various types of salads and pickles. It is always present with breakfast and supper as it cools the body and relieves thirst especially in summer and after fasting because it is rich in fluids.
Cucumber, pumpkin, squash, pumpkin and melon, contains fibers, minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron …), vitamins (B, C, K), proteins, antioxidants, High water content.
Benefits of choice for body and health:
• It is a good diuretic for urine because it contains a high percentage of water so it is good for urinary tract infections and prevents the formation of stones in the kidneys.
• Improve the digestion process because it contains the fiber thus maintains the health of the stomach and bowel and colon and softens the stomach and improves the process of output.
• It helps in the adjustment of acidity of the stomach especially in pregnant women and protects the body from the drought and constipation that often accompany pregnancy.
• Prevention and treatment of cold, cold and flu infections because it is rich in vitamin A and C, which are needed to strengthen immunity against diseases and regenerate the cells of the body.
• Calms nerves, removes stress, treats mental illness and reduces blood pressure.
• It is useful for people who follow a diet because it gives the feeling of fullness because it contains fiber and high proportion of water, especially if eaten with carrots grated.
• Moisturizes the body and relieves the feeling of thirst especially on hot summer days.
• Beneficial to the skin: because it contains antioxidants as it works to delay the appearance of wrinkles and rid the skin of toxins and soothe the sunburn and treat the oily skin, can be made a mask by placing slices of cucumber on the face and under the eyes or take cucumber juice and mix with an equal amount of Rose water and face fat and leave it for 15-20 minutes and then wash the face with warm water.
• Studies have shown that peel cucumber has an effective role in the prevention of some cancers such as breast, ovaries, uterus and prostate and reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease, so it is recommended to take the cucumber with his skin because of its benefits.
• Drinking cucumber daily may reduce the incidence of arthritis, gout, eczema and tapeworms.
• Treat acne by making a massage consisting of a mixture of mashed cucumber, a tablespoon of glycerin, a delicate spoon and leave on the skin for 20-30 minutes then wash with lukewarm water.
It is recommended to drink cucumber juice for its importance and benefits mentioned above, and we will mention the way to make juice Option:
Prepare 3 cucumbers, lemonade juice, half a cup of sugar or as needed, 1 tablespoon water, 5 cups water. Cut the cucumber and put in the electric mixer and add the rest of the ingredients, and after the completion of mixing, juice is filtered well and served.