The doctor named several reasons explaining the benefits of eating cucumbers daily.
Therapist Svetlana Nikitina called cucumbers an underestimated product in a conversation with MedikForum. According to the specialist, eating cucumbers in the summer helps to lose weight and their advantages do not end there.
“Cucumbers are 95 percent water, which makes them an excellent source of fluid for the body in the summer and at the same time a snack. The high water content does not negate the fact that cucumbers also contain nutrients, supply us with important minerals and have a positive effect on health. For example, they are rich in potassium, which helps to remove excess sodium from the body, leading to edema and high blood pressure,” the doctor stated.
The therapist Nikitina advised us to consume cucumbers daily and explained why
Cucumbers have a detoxifying effect. Thanks to their use, toxins are more intensively flushed out of the body, which improves the condition of the skin and hair.
Helps to lose weight. 100 grams of cucumbers contain only 12 kilocalories – this is the perfect snack. Water and minerals contained in the vegetable stimulate metabolism and fat burning.
Good for digestion.According to therapist Nikitina, the combination of high water and fiber content makes cucumber a good natural remedy for improving digestion in everyday life. Regular consumption of cucumbers prevents constipation.
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Get rid of bad breath. Cucumber has antibacterial properties. If you hold a slice of cucumber in your mouth for about 30 seconds, it will work, and the bacteria that are largely responsible for bad breath will be deactivated.
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