CUCUMBER, HOW DO YOU VALUE THIS FRUIT?

          Many people look at this fruit on sale but would not just give them a second thought probably the fact that they don't know how beneficial this fruit is. Cucumber known as cucmis sativus scientifically is widely cultivated in almost all parts of the continent,orginted in South Asia, cylindrical in shape, elongated with tapered ends and used as culinary vegetable. It is known to be the food of the ancient "Ur" and currently it is the fourth most cultivated fruit in the world and know to be one of the best foods beneficial to the body. Cucumbers are ofyen sprayed with pesticide, it's good to buy organic or better grow the yourself. Here are few major importance of cucumber :

•     It rehydrates the body and replenishes daily vitamins the body need. As 95% of cumcumber is water,it helps to rehydrate the body and get rid of toxic substances. Never leave the skin as it's a good source of vitamin C.
•     It can also be used to prevent and eradicate skin irritation and sunburns just as aloe vera does.The silicon and sulfur in cucumber help in hair growth
•     Cucumber is know to help fight cancer as it contains lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol. These three substances ahve research connection with fight some types of cancers like breast,ovarian,prostrate cancers.
•     It also helps to relieve bad breath.here is a small exercise, place a slice on the roof of your mouth and hold it with your toungue for nothing less than 40 seconds,remove or eat and see the result, It actually kills the bacteria that causes bad breath in the mouth.
•     It is also good for curing hangover or headache, by eating few slices in the morning. Cucumber contains enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes which replenish vital nutrients and reduces the intensity of hangover and headache.
•  It also help in weight loss and digestion as it contains low calorie and high water content. Daily consumption of cucumber helps in fighting chronic constipation  
•      It helps with the cure of diabetes,controls blood pressure and reduces cholesterol as cucumber juice contains a certain hormone which is needed by pancreas cell for producing insulin and has be found vital for fighting against diabetes. It contains a lot of potassium, magnesium and fibre which are necessary for regulating blood pressure.

                I am sure by knowing all these benefit you will rush to the next fruit shop and order for as much cucumbers as possible. Your health is your wealth,LIVE IT. If you have and suggestions or comments,please share. Thanks