While cucumber is a very healthy food that is recommended to be eaten daily, the way it is eaten and prepared varies among people, which may reduce the benefit of its great health benefits.
Eating cucumber is one of the daily habits of millions of people around the world, and it is recommended to eat it on a daily basis because of its benefits to human health, which has become more threatened in recent decades due to bad eating habits and constant life stresses, according to a report in Deutsche Welle.
The ways of eating cucumbers vary among people, as some prefer to cut it in small pieces in a variety of salads, while others make cucumbers and water as a delicious drink.
But the method of eating cucumber is very important in order to take advantage of all its benefits.
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In this regard, the German magazine "Freundin" indicates that there are 5 reasons that push a person to eat cucumbers with their skins, which are:
Vitamins
Cucumber is rich in vitamins that are mainly found in its peel, so it is preferable to eat it with its peel on a daily basis.
Heart health
Cucumber is one of the very good foods for heart health, as the potassium in its peels, in particular, reduces high blood pressure.
Digestive health
Cucumber peels help in the health of the digestive system, as it contains pectin, a soluble fiber found in its peels and facilitates bowel movement.
It is noteworthy that a previous study issued by the College of Medicine at the American University of Pennsylvania recommended adding cucumber to several dishes because it helps relieve constipation, because it contains useful fibers and a large proportion of water, according to Eat This.
Young appearance
Eating cucumber helps maintain a youthful appearance for a long time, as the natural antioxidants in its peels slow down the aging process in the human body, according to the website of the "Freundin" magazine.
Cucumber contains about 95% water, and eating it on a daily basis provides the body with the fluids it needs, according to the "It This" website.
Weight loss
Cucumber helps to feel full, and therefore it is ideal for those who want to lose weight.