Cucumber is a fruit that came from the same family as a pumpkin, zucchini and other squashes.
Nutritive Values: 100 gm.
- Vitamin A 180 I.U.
- Vitamin C 9 mg.
- Iron 1.8 mg.
- Potassium 80 mg.
- Niacin Trace
- Calcium 32 mg.
- Calories 70
- Carbohydrates 17 gm.
- Phosphorus 27 mg.
(1). Cucumber protects our internal organs from any of the external adversities as far as possible.
(2).To reduces heartburn or sooth acid stomach, drink fresh cucumber juice. The same applies for people suffering from gastritis or ulcer.
(3). It’s the most wonderful and natural eye pads you can find for yourself. The puffiness and the tiredness in your eyes may just leave you, if you do this in a relaxed fashion. These natural eye pads do wonders after a long day’s hard work.
(4).As cucumber and the skin share the same level of hydrogen; it becomes easier for cucumber to mask all the problem areas. It helps in soothing and softening your skin which can get you relaxed in no time.
(5).The regular intake of cucumber juice is very useful both internally and externally.
(6).To reduces swelling and soothes the eyes; place a cucumber slice over closed eyes.
(7). Cucumber, radish and bitter gourd are beneficial in diabetes.