Cucumbers!
If you've been reading my blog, you know that I love Cucumbers, and am always looking for different ways to eat them.
If you’re gonna snack, make it WORK for you! Cucumbers are a simple and overlooked option with absolutely major benefits.
Check out some of these great benefits after all Cucumbers are 95% water
- More commonly known benefits are that they reduce bloating, hydrate, and flush your digestive system, they are rich in fiber.
- Cucumbers contain high levels of cucurbitacins, which may help prevent cancer cells from growing and surviving
- They regulate blood sugar and combat cardiovascular diseases.
- Are said to aid with anxiety and neurological disorders when consumed
- Fight Inflammation, and "cool" the inflammatory response in your body
- Antioxidant Properties. Cucumbers contain numerous antioxidants, including the well-known vitamin C and beta-carotene. They also contain antioxidant flavonoids, such as quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, and kaempferol
- Freshen Your Breath. Placing a cucumber slice on the roof of your mouth may help to rid your mouth of odor-causing bacteria
- Manage Stress. Cucumbers contain multiple B vitamins, including vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B7 (biotin). B vitamins are known to help ease feelings of anxiety and buffer some of the damaging effects of stress
- Maintain a Healthy Weight. Cucumbers are very low in calories, yet they make a filling snack (one cup of sliced cucumber contains just 16 calories
So basically, cukes are the Hulk of vegetables and you need to go buy some right now (bonus: sprinkle with a little pink salt to help flush out even more toxins!) 😉
