{"id":614,"date":"2019-03-13T11:46:35","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T11:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/herbalmedicinebook.com\/?p=614"},"modified":"2019-03-13T11:46:35","modified_gmt":"2019-03-13T11:46:35","slug":"she-ate-cucumber-every-day-and-then-everybody-noticed-that-she-has-changed-heres-what-happened","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=614","title":{"rendered":"She Ate Cucumber Every Day, And Then Everybody Noticed That She Has Changed. Here\u2019s What Happened."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"63d509947b33dea96ed9a09b2482b63d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1554417\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<p>First, you should know that this super healthy vegetable is in the same plant family as squash, pumpkin, and\u00a0watermelon (the Cucurbitaceae family). Like watermelon, cucumbers are made up of mostly (95 percent) water, which means eating them on a hot summer day can help you stay hydrated. And now, we\u2019re going to show you the reasons why you should eat cucumbers all year long. With vitamin K, B vitamins, copper, potassium, vitamin C, and manganese, cucumbers can help you to avoid nutrient deficiencies that are widespread among those eating a typical American diet. Plus, cucumbers contain unique polyphenols and other compounds that may help reduce your risk of chronic diseases and much, much more.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Antioxidant Properties<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Cucumbers contain numerous antioxidants, including the well-known vitamin C and beta-carotene. They also contain antioxidant flavonoids, such as quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, and kaempferol,<a name=\"_ednref6\"><\/a>\u00a0which provide additional benefits. For instance, quercetin is an antioxidant that many believe prevents histamine release\u2014making quercetin-rich foods \u201cnatural antihistamines.\u201d Kaempferol, meanwhile, may help fight cancer and lower your risk of chronic diseases including heart disease.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Digestion &amp; Burning fat<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Cucumbers are rich in two of the most basic elements needed for healthy digestion: water and fiber. Adding cucumbers to your juice or salad can help you meet the ideal of amount of fiber your body needs \u2014 50 grams per 1,000 calories consumed. If you struggle with acid reflux, you should know that drinking water\u00a0can help suppress acute symptoms of acid reflux by temporarily raising stomach pH; it\u2019s possible that water-rich cucumbers may have a similar effect. Cucumber skins contain insoluble fiber, which helps add bulk to your stool. This helps food to\u00a0move through your digestive tract more quickly\u00a0for 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\u00a0slow down\u00a0your digestion. This helps you to feel full longer and is one reason why\u00a0fiber-rich foods\u00a0may help with weight control.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Bad breath<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you need to know \u2013 well, placing a cucumber slice on the roof of your mouth may help to rid your mouth of odor-causing bacteria. According to the principles of Ayurveda, eating cucumbers may also help to release excess heat in your stomach, which is said to be a primary cause of bad breath.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First, you should know that this super healthy vegetable is in the same plant family as squash, pumpkin, and\u00a0watermelon (the Cucurbitaceae family). Like watermelon, cucumbers are made up of mostly (95 percent) water, which means eating them on a hot summer day can help you stay hydrated. 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