Cucumber / Shashaa

28. Cucumber (Shashaa)

About

Cucumber is a cooling vegetable that is high in water content. It is often eaten in summer. It can be eaten raw, in salads or pickled. Hybrid cucumber contains a striped light-dark green colored outer skin that can be peeled off or consumed. The flesh is watery and crunchy. It is an extremely good source of vitamins and minerals. It is low in calories and high in water content.

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Nutritions

Cucumber is known to contain lignins that reduce risk of several cancer types including breast, ovarian, uterine and prostate cancers. Cucumbers contain 95 percent water, which keeps the body hydrated. Cucumbers have been used for ages in daily skin care regimens and help stimulate hair growth.

Cucumber contains Vitamin B, and is known to help ease feelings of anxiety and stress. It is also good for digestion.