Cucumbers, often thought of as a vegetable, are actually a fruit. Here are some great reasons to include them into your day.
•Rich in Vitamins – Cukes are loaded with so many vitamins. Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Zinc and Magnesium.
•Cucumbers are 96% water and can help hydrate you as well as keep you feeling full and avoiding eating binges.
•Cukes are a great pick me up. Rather than reach for the energy drink eat a cucumber. It is rich in electrolytes and B Vitamins.
•Lower Blood Sugar naturally – Enzymes in cucumber skin can help you lower your blood sugar and lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol.
•Lower Blood Pressure – Juice a few cucumbers, add to your smoothie or drink plain and it can help manage and lower blood pressure with the rich sources of magnesium and potassium
Add cucumber slices to your water each day, slice and eat as a snack, add to your salad or put them in a juicer to make a cucumber juice to help you get the benefits this summer favorite has to offer.
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