INCREASES HYDRATION
Drinking water every day is crucial for your health. It helps with: Digestion. Joint pain. Kidney function, Memory and cognition. But If you have a hard time drinking the water your body needs, cucumbers offer a crunchier option. They contain more than 96% water.
STRENGTHENS BONES
Cucumbers are high in vitamin K, a big bonus for bone health. Getting enough dietary vitamin K reduces your risk of bone fractures and promotes healthy bone mass.
PROMOTES GUT HEALTH
The water in cucumbers naturally aids digestion, it helps your body break down food and absorb nutrients.
ENHANCES SKIN
Since cucumbers have a high water content, they help keep your body hydrated, and in turn, moisturize the skin.
PROTECTS AGAINST CANCER
Cucumbers contain high amounts of Cucurbitacin B (CuB), a naturally occurring plant compound gaining attention for its effect on cancer cells.
IMPROVES HEART HEALTH
High amounts of sodium lead to high blood pressure. Potassium helps lower blood pressure by lessening the effects of sodium. Combining the high potassium and low sodium found in cucumbers is a win-win for your blood pressure.
IMPROVES IMMUNE SYSTEM
Cucumbers contain modest but still noteworthy amounts of both vitamin C and potassium. Vitamin C, also an antioxidant, helps boost the immune system.
