Cucumbers are vegetables that grow most part of the year. If you are in Nigeria, Cucumbers are available almost all year round.
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The benefits of cucumbers are numerous.
- Cucumbers are good sources of Vitamins B1, C and K
- They are rich in Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium
- Keeps you hydrated because it is made up of mostly water
- Helps give your skin a glow
- Aids Weight loss
- Makes your hair and nails strong and healthy
- Helps fight Mouth odor
- Keeps your kidneys in shape
- Very good for diabetics
- Prevents Constipation
- Very filling and satisfying
So, have I given you reasons to eat cucumbers? Well, they are in season now. You can get 1 large cucumber for N50. Yayyyyy!!!! So its pocket friendly too !!!
Oya, stop complaining that healthy eating is expensive. Go and buy some cucumbers today, think of all these benefits while eating it, and thank me later!
Funmi
August 27, 2017., 1:30 pm /
I try to buy whenever I set eyes on it.does cucumbers make up for water in cases u dont consume enof water?
Dr Chinasa
August 27, 2017., 10:03 pm /
Cucumber is mainly made up of water and can helpkeep you hydrated. However, that is not enough. More water is essential for you especially if you live in the tropics.
Olu
August 28, 2017., 12:26 pm /
I can't eat cucumbers without peeling 'em(makes it easier for me to actually eat them-its that hard for me) I guess I'm losing 50% of these benefits right?
Dr Chinasa
August 28, 2017., 2:10 pm /
Well, At least you are getting some benefits. Try them with the back on sometime. It is not as bad you know. Its hard, but it is possible.:) Thanks Sis for stopping by. Xxx.
Juliet
September 2, 2017., 9:46 am /
Thanks for this. I will consume more now.
okoye Chinenye Cynthia
September 10, 2017., 11:33 pm /
Please
okoye Chinenye Cynthia
September 10, 2017., 11:36 pm /
Others fruits is it also help to lose weight and is it must that I will reduce what am eating. Me am getting fat pls what should I do and there is no place I can do exercise pls help me what shall I do or eat to lose weight
Dr Chinasa
September 11, 2017., 8:33 am /
Hello, Thank you for reading. Please send a mail to drchinasa@ariellafitness.com for inquiry on our weight loss programs
Mimi
November 27, 2017., 8:52 pm /
Pls how much cucumbers do we eat each day to notice any change? Thank you
Dr Chinasa
November 28, 2017., 7:50 am /
1 large cucumber daily is fine. 2 is also not bad :)