Cucumbers should be consumed regularly
The doctor says that the vegetable should be consumed often – at least two every day if you want to become slimmer and maintain a youthful appearance for a long time.
The fact is that a cucumber is a product with a so-called “negative calorie content”. This means that the body will spend more calories to digest the vegetable than it will receive. At the same time, thanks to the contained fiber, it will give a feeling of satiety.
What Makes Cucumbers So Good
The secret is in the unique composition of the vegetable – it is 95% water, the rest is fiber. Thanks to this, intestinal motility improves in cucumber lovers.
Cucumbers also contain tartronic acid, which prevents the formation of fat.
Dr. Mukherjee advises to eat cucumbers with the peel, in which the maximum concentration of nutrients and vitamins (K, A, C, group B, as well as minerals – iron, potassium, phosphorus, copper and magnesium).
The vegetable is recommended for people prone to obesity and diabetics. After all, the mineral composition of the product helps to reduce blood sugar levels, cleanse blood vessels and remove excess fat from the body.
Brightens skin and protects the brain
Scientists say cucumbers have a positive effect on skin health. With regular use of the vegetable, rashes, redness, dryness and flaking disappear. The skin is saturated with moisture, becomes elastic and velvety.
And the natural flavonol fisetin, contained in the vegetable, prevents the progressive impairment of memory and intelligence associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
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