All food contains all of the nutrients we need to be healthy, it is necessary to eat various foods in sufficient amounts. A good diet will include many different foods, and sufficient in quantity and quality to meet an individual’s need for food energy and other micro nutrients.
By eating CUCUMBERS you will have the following benefits.
CUCUMBERS
Typical serving size:
½ cup (51 g)
WHAT THEY HEAL
Weight gain
CUCUMBER FACTS
Cucumbers originated in India
The largest cucumber in the world weighed in at 59 lb, or 26 7 kg
On a hot sunny day, the interior flesh of cucumbers is around 20 degrees cooler than the outside
temperature
Cucumbers belong to the same plant family as melons, pumpkins, and winter squash, but they are
not as nutritious One cup of sliced cucumber provides only about 6 mg of vitamin C and smaller
amounts of folate and potassium The skin contains some beta-carotene, but cucumbers are often
peeled, especially if they’ve been sprayed with wax to retard spoilage
In North America, cucumbers are used mostly as a salad ingredient or as pickles Commercially,
they are used mainly to make pickles and relishes; cucumber juice and extracts are found in cosmetic
products
Health Benefit
Helps you lose weight Because cucumbers are approximately 95% water, they are very low in
calories; a cup of slices contains fewer than 15 calories Folk healers often recommend cucumbers as
a natural diuretic, but any increased urination is probably because of their water content rather than an
inherent substance
Allergies
Stir-fry sliced English cucumber and scallions, season with rice vinegar and chile paste
Toss chunks of pickling cucumbers with red onion, lemon juice, and sugar
Create a crostini spread of chopped shrimp, cucumber, avocado, and dill
Buying Tip
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Look for firm cucumbers that have bright-colored skin Avoid ones with soft spots
Cucumbers are available year-round, but summertime is when they look and taste the best
Storing Tips
Store cucumbers unpeeled and unwashed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator Once they have been peeled
or cut, consume within 1 to 2 days
