5 Health Benefits of Cucumbers

Hands down my favorite fruit is the cucumbers.Yes, cucumbers are actually a fruit. Who knew? I love them just as they for the most part, but sometimes I like to change up my cucumber routine and have them as a juice or add them to a dip.

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Continental cucumbers are the thinnest and longest of the cucumber family with shallow grooves running their length. They are dark green in color and are about the length of a ruler, measuring between 30 to 35 centimeters.

A good source of vitamin C, the continental cucumber is a great way to add a refreshing taste to a salad, they are also used in soups, dips, and sandwiches.


1. Keeps your nails strong. The high silica content in the cucumbers helps your nails from splitting and breaking.

2. They are a chock full of nutrients. Our bodies need minerals and vitamins for them to act properly. One cucumber has your bodies’ daily does of vitamins. These are some of the Vitamins found in cucumbers: Vitamin A, C, K, iron, calcium and potassium, which boosts immunity, gives you energy, and keeps you radiant.

3. Alkalizing. They correct the acid imbalance in your body, which can contribute to disease. When your body is an alkaline state, germs tend to get a foothold.

4. Revives your eyes. Placing chilled cucumber circles over your eyes will help to decrease under-eye bags and puffiness.

5. Alkalizing cleansing Juice: This juice helps to rebuild, rejuvenate, and re-mineralize your body in the most wonderful and delicious way. It is chock full of minerals and hydrating components from celery and cucumber, along with the calming properties of romaine. The cilantro adds some great blood purifying qualities and a “clean” flavor to balance it.

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