HEALTHY FRESH cucumber

Ramadan period , particularly in Jabodetabek , usually many sellers cucumber . This cucumber is bigger than a cucumber green , and yellow . It feels too much sweet and not bitter for not a lot of chemical substances . Moreover served fresh , as the content of ice mixed fruit , can also be pickled .

Cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) if stored at room temperature will wither and rot faster . For a more durable fresh , store it in the refrigerator cucumber .

The water content in cucumber , about 95 percent . In addition, many nutrients in it , such as carbohydrates ( 3.6 gr/100 g ) , sugar ( 1.7 g ) , dietary fiber ( 0.5 g ) , fat ( 0.11 g ) , protein ( 0.65 g ) , vitamin B6 ( 0.04 mg ) , thiamin ( 0,027 mg ) , riboflavin ( 0.033 mg ) , niacin ( 0.098 mg ) , calcium ( 16 g ) , iron ( 0.28 g ) , magnesium ( 13 mg ) , phosphorus ( 24 mg ) , potassium ( 24 mg ) , zinc ( 0.20 mg ) .

With the nutrient content , a variety of healthy benefits below can be obtained from cucumber . It would be better if we eat cucumber without added sugar ( syrup ) is excessive .

* Glucose and fructose to provide energy for the body faster . This makes the cucumber suitable as takjil during fasting , so that the energy body recover soon .

* Reduces skin irritation and swelling , thanks kafeat acids and vitamin C.

* Vitamin C is also good for strengthening the immune system , increases the elasticity of skin and blood vessels , as well as prevent splotches on the skin .

* Folic acid and vitamin A is important for maintaining the heart and eyes , also are antioxidants .

* A variety of minerals ( calcium , iron , phosphorus , magnesium , zinc , and manganese ) in it play a role in the body's metabolic activity .

* The content of potassium and low in sodium is enough to make cucumber help lower high blood pressure .

* Mineral silica in cucumber is important for maintaining healthy joint tissue , including muscle , tendom , ligaments , cartilage , and bone . Silica can also help improve skin problems.

* High water content makes cucumbers were able to hydrate the skin making it more radiant , also rid the body of toxins or trash and helps detoxification .

* Fiber cucumber quite high , so it is best eaten with diabetes . These fibers are also healthy digestive tract .

* Compound saponinnya will help prevent cancer and lower cholesterol levels .

* Linoleic acid in cucumber serves as an antioxidant , so as to ward off degenerative diseases caused by free radicals .

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