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Best stored in the warmest place in the refrigerator in warmer weather.
One of the only foods containing silicone, which is essential for maintaining healthy hair & nails. Telegraph Cucumbers are sweeter than the short cucumbers. Telegraph cucumbers are related to watermelons & have a refreshing, watery flesh, crisp texture & cool taste.
Try using sliced cucumber as a base for canapes or as a healthy low carb alternative to crackers with dips. Cucumber is a great addition to pickles or chutneys.
Cucumbers have been shown to reduce inflammation & promote joint health due to silica, helps aid in weight loss & digestion due to the high water content, which allows toxins to be flushed from the digestive system.
A slice of cucumber pressed between the roof of your mouth & your tongue for 30 seconds will relieve you of bad breath
Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins & electrolytes to replenish many essential nutrients, reducing the intensity of both hangovers & headaches... a few slices before bed will work wonders
Cucumbers are high in vitamin C & other trace minerals & have diuretic properties.
Cucumbers contain an anti-inflammatory flavonol called fisetin that appears to play an important role in brain health. Cucumbers may help to "cool" the inflammatory response in your body Cucumber skins contain insoluble fiber, which helps add bulk to your stool. This helps food to move through your digestive tract more quickly for healthy elimination. Cucumbers are very low in calories, yet they make a filling snack (one cup of sliced cucumber contains just 16 calories).
The soluble fiber in cucumbers dissolves into a gel-like texture in your gut, helping to slow down your digestion.
This helps you to feel full longer & is one reason why fiber-rich foods may help with weight control. There are many ways to enjoy cucumbers, such as fermented or raw in vinegar-based salads.
If you're looking for something different, cucumbers make an ideal base for your vegetable juice due to their mild flavor & high water content.
In fact, a simple juice of cucumber & celery is ideal for those new to juicing.
The fourth-most widely cultivated "vegetable" in the world (cucumbers are technically a fruit) Cucumbers are an ideal way to properly hydrate the body since it contains beneficial electrolytes that have the ability to bring nutrients & hydration deep into the cells & tissues making it far more effective than water alone Fresh cucumber juice is excellent remedy for bringing down a fever in children & the convalescent.
250-400ml of fresh cucumber juice can rehydrate the body quickly & efficiently.
