Benefits of cucumber

Cucumbers are usually never absent dikosumsi as fresh vegetables or consumed just like a snack. My grandmother also often consume her and my grandpa is also @r2cornell. In addition to the fresh taste, cucumber seems to also save a lot of benefits for health.

A Texas-based nutritionist says cucumbers contain fiber and beta carotene. According to him, the seeds and skin part that has nutritional content because of low calories, carbohydrates, fats and cholesterol.

I have this one photo of a very fresh cucumber planted by my grandpa in his greenhouse.

Then, what health benefits can be derived from cucumber consumption?

Prevent cancer

Cucumber contains two phytonutrients that have the benefit of preventing cancer ie, lignans and cucurbitacins, cucurbitacins can block the pathway signals that are important for cancer cells berpoliferasi and survival has been tested by experts in 2010.

In addition, cucurbitacins are also able to inhibit the growth of pancreatic cancer. cucurbitacins B can prevent the growth of seven types of pancreatic cancer cells by up to 50 percent. It also increases apoptosis aka 'suicide' from pancreatic cancer cells.

While lignans proven to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer or ovaries. The Journal of Nutrition published a study that found that those with a high lignan intake had a lower risk of ovarian cancer.

Maintain heart health

Cucumber contains potassium. This potassium helps maintain blood pressure. When a balanced potassium intake is associated with lower stroke levels and may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. cucumber consumption is recommended to increase potassium intake every day.

Protect the brain

The brain plays a crucial role for the body, because inside the cucumber there is Fighting so people have to maintain the health of his brain. One way is with cucumber consumption. Fisetin is very important for brain health because it improves the ability to remember and protect nerve cells.

Healthy bones

Cucumber contains vitamin K which is essential for healthy bones. Vitamin K can prevent bone cracking and maintain its density. Vitamin K is shown to play an important role in bone.

Keep your weight

Usually a lot of cucumber dikonsumed those who are undergoing a diet program because of the low will kaliri. For those who are not on a diet, cucumbers can maintain weight. Because cucumbers contain fiber and make the stomach feel full longer.
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