A member of the squash family. Cucumbers are a diuretic. They can help reduce high blood pressure and your weight.
Cucumbers are often used for facials, to relax eyes and reduce puffiness, and to relieve sunburn.
They are filled with nutrients – Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese and Selenium, Vitamins C, A, E, K, B-6, B-12, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic acid.
And when they’re pickled, they help reduce sugar spikes because of the vinegar. So put out the pickles!
