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  • Benefits of Cucumbers

    One of the most used vegetables in salads and sandwiches, cucumber is often referred to as "a super food". Cucumber is known to have slight bleaching properties that can help you to get rid of skin tanning, and leaves your skin glowing. To lighten acne marks, prepare a mixture of cucumber juice and lemon juice and apply it on acne scars. Cucumber skin contains vitamin C and caffeic acid, both of which prevent water retention and reduce skin irritation. This explains why cucumber slices work as natural eye pads, and are used topically to tackle puffiness around your eyes.



    Other benefits:
    • The minerals present in cucumber regulate the body’s blood pH levels and neutralises the acidity.
    • It keeps uric acid in check, which is known to cause inflammation in the joints and the silica strengthens connective tissues of the joint.
    • Its seeds are diuretic and broom the gut to alleviate constipation.
    • It also contains compounds called sterols that keep a check on cholesterol level.
    • Potassium, fibre and magnesium in this veggie regulate blood pressure.
    • Lariciresinol, pinoresinol and secoisolariciresinol present in cucumber are known to reduce the risk of various cancers, including breast, ovarian, prostate and uterine.
    • Last, but not the least, cucumbers also help to relieve stress. Eating this amazing vitamin-rich veggie can help to regulate the functioning of adrenal glands. This is known to counter the effects of stress on your body.
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