“One Water”: What are the benefits of cucumbers, and how to choose them?

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Cucumbers are eaten all over the world: in Iran they are even used as a dessert. Is this vegetable useful in itself, and who needs to eat it? We tell you.

What is in cucumbers?

Mainly water. In addition, it contains vitamins and minerals – A, B, C, PP, E, K, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, sodium, chromium, chlorine, zirconium, manganese, nickel, silicon, potassium.

Who needs to include cucumbers in their diet?

Almost everyone – its composition is quite balanced and contains the fiber necessary for the body. But the vegetable will be especially useful…

• People with thyroid diseases – due to the iodine content;
• People with a tendency to edema – the fruits have a diuretic effect;
• Heart patients – due to the presence of potassium;
• Sufferers of atherosclerosis: fiber regulates cholesterol levels;
• People with obesity – 100 g of cucumber contains only 15 kcal, and nutritionists note that cucumbers contribute to better protein absorption.

Are pickled and salted cucumbers useful?

If you eat them in moderation, absolutely. However, such a product contains too much salt, spices, acids – they are undesirable for people with a sick intestine. It is impossible to find out the exact name of the spices and their quantity in the “store” product: according to technical regulations, the manufacturer is only required to indicate the presence of mustard.