Cucumbers are known for being a basic salad element and are frequently overlooked, but you are actually unaware that they are secretly improving your health.
Here are 5 surprising health benefits of cucumbers:
According to a registered dietitian, Amber Sommer, “Cucumbers can help with disease prevention, weight management and digestion and because they are readily available and easy to eat, everyone can reap the benefits.”
Provides hydration
The Cleveland Clinic claims that cucumbers provide a crunchier alternative if you struggle to drink the amount of water your body requires, even with one of those motivating water bottles. Over 96% of them are made of water.
Bone strengthening
Vitamin K is abundant in cucumbers, which is great for bone health. Consuming an adequate amount of vitamin K through diet lowers the incidence of bone fractures and supports normal bone mass, the above clinic states.
Gut health
Cucumber water helps your body naturally break down meals and absorb nutrients, which helps with digestion, the above health institute further adds.
Heart health
The Health publication states that numerous antioxidants, such as flavonoids, are present in cucumbers. Flavonoids offer some protection from heart disease.
Diabetes Management
Accroding to the Organic Facts website, “Research suggests that cucumbers might have properties beneficial for managing diabetes.”
The above health website further explains that the hormone that cucumbers contain, which is necessary for beta cells to produce insulin, has an anti-hyperglycemic impact, suggesting that they may help diabetics control their blood sugar levels.
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