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Benefits of Cucumber with Water

July 22, 2017

Mariam Nihal

Saudi Gazette

With what feels like the hottest summer yet, it is essential to stay hydrated throughout the day. Increased water consumption can also strengthen your immune system and protect you from kidney stones and pains. Not just for your body but also your skin and overall health. Whether it is flavored water or with slices of cucumber, make sure to keep a bottle closely. There are various benefits of cucumber water and here are a few you should pay attention to.

1. It is Rich In Antioxidants: Antioxidants protect the body from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals and promote cellular health that helps us function at our optimum. Antioxidants include vitamins like C and E, minerals like selenium and flavonoids, which are found in plants. The best sources of antioxidants are fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants offer a number of health benefits, and they have been touted as a possible preventative of diseases, ranging from cancer to Alzheimer’s.

2. It Is Great For Your Skin: You have definitely seen women use this to help swollen eyes and this is how it works. The flesh of the cucumber is mostly water, but it also contains vitamin C and caffeic acid, both of which help soothe skin irritations and reduce swelling. Both acids prevent water retention, which may be the reason why cucumbers are often helpful for swollen eyes, burns and dermatitis. It’s rich in vitamin B-5, which can clear up symptoms associated with skin conditions, and it also flushes out toxins from your body.

3. It Helps With Weight Loss: This one is a favorite especially if you are trying to lose weight, substitute sodas and canned juices with this. Water also helps keep you full so anytime you confuse hunger with thirst, try this as an alternative. Keep it by your bedside table or at your desk at work. Drinking water will help your body to stop retaining it and cleanse your system of waste. It also can work as an appetite suppressant, so if you drink a glass before eating, you won’t want to eat as much.

4. It Helps Your Bones: It also contains several bone-smart nutrients to help you build your bones. But as the cases of osteoporosis are on the surge, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that our diet is playing havoc with our bone health. Especially the peel is loaded with collagen-building silica or silicon to strengthen bones and facilitates calcium assimilation. Cucumbers also contain magnesium, a Foundation Supplement, which works in synergy with calcium to keep bones healthy and strong.

5. Cucumber Water Keeps You Hydrated: This one is the most obvious but also most important. Being almost 95% water means that cucumbers are able to keep you amazingly hydrated just like water itself.


July 22, 2017
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