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9 HEALTH BENEFITS OF CUCUMBER

Fecha de Publicación: 04/08/2021

The benefits that cucumber could bring to health are:

  • Help in weight loss, because it is low in calories and because it contains fibers that help increase the feeling of satiety;
  • Avoid cramps during exercise, because it is a vegetable rich in potassium and magnesium, important minerals for muscle contraction;
  • Improve blood circulation, being low in fat, rich in water and antioxidants, which help relax blood vessels;
  • Promote hydration of the body, because it is composed of 96% water;
  • Improve intestinal transit, thanks to its fiber content that helps regulate and increase the frequency of bowel movements, which is why it also helps fight constipation;
  • Regulate blood sugar, due to the fact that it has fibers that delay the absorption of sugar at the intestinal level, being able to prevent diabetes;
  • Prevent cancer, as it is a food rich in flavonoids and lignins, compounds with great antioxidant power that help combat oxidative stress caused by the formation of free radicals;
  • Improve fluid retention, due to the fact that it exerts a diuretic effect on the body;
  • Maintain the health of the skin, nails, eyes and hair, because it contains antioxidants, such as vitamin C and carotenoids.
  • In addition, it is rich in water, which provides it with a hydrating effect.