CUCUMBER. USEFUL PROPERTIES
Cucumber - the diet of all dietary products. He is 95-98% water, and therefore contains a minimum of calories. But the remaining interest is useful - cucumber is a valuable source of alkaline salts, which can slow the aging process and the formation of stones in the kidneys and liver.
In cucumber contains useful and digestible iodine compounds: scientists believe that regular use of cucumber in food improves thyroid, heart and blood vessels. Cucumbers contain a lot of fiber so it improves peristalsis, and also clears excess cholesterol from the walls of blood vessels.
Cucumber contains sugar, protein, vitamins B1 and B2, vitamin C, carotene, chlorophyll, folic acid, potassium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, magnesium, chlorine, manganese, zinc, copper, chromium.
Due to the large potassium content cucumbers excellent “chase” the excess fluid, relieve swelling, reduce blood pressure, have a mild laxative effect. Due to its low calorific value and enhanced “okisliteljno”, cucumber is a perfect product for those who wish to get rid of excess weight.
Healing properties of cucumbers have seeds, which remove excess cholesterol from the body.
Cucumber juice contains a lot of mineral salts, and also calcium, phosphorus and sodium.It has a beneficial and rejuvenating effect on the body and skin, improves memory, strengthens the cardiovascular system, helps to maintain healthy teeth and gums, but also gives freshness and maintains skin tone. In addition, cucumber juice prevents atherosclerosis, is an excellent diuretic.
Cucumber juice is a wonderful remedy for a lingering cough, facilitates the condition of patients with tuberculosis, calms the nervous system, has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
Cucumber juice prevents the transition of carbs into fat, cleanses the body of toxins and prevents the deposition of salts.
Cucumber juice mixed with juices of apples and tomatoes (in the ratio 1:1:1) helps improve blood composition.