Cucumbers
Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) are long tube shaped vegetables with a thin dark green edible skin, light green inner flesh, and small edible seeds toward the center.
Health benefits of Cucumbers
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Cucumbers
Look for firm cucumbers with vibrant colors and a fresh smell.
Climate and origin
Cucumbers are thought to have originated thousands of years ago in Asia where wild species still exist.
Taste
Cucumber has a bland bitter taste when raw and is often pickled with vinegar and dill.
Substitutes with more vitamins
Apples, Pears, Melons
Miscellaneous information
Wives who wanted children would often tie cucumbers around their waste until a child was born.
Similar tasting produce
Apples, Pears, Melons
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 15 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.11g | 0% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.04g | 0% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 2mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 3.6g | 1% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% | ||
| Total Sugars 1.7g | 3% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 0.65g | 1% | ||
| Vitamin C 2.8mg | 3% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 0.28mg | 2% | ||
| Calcium 16mg | 1% | ||
| Potassium 147mg | 3% | ||
| Phosphorus 24mg | 2% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||