CUCUMBER and It's Benefits

Cucumber is a widely-cultivated creeping vine plant in the Cucurbitaceae gourd family that bears cucumiform fruits, which are used as vegetables.it is Considered an annual plant,there are three main varieties of cucumber — slicing, pickling, and burpless/seedless  within which several cultivars have been created. Other members of the family include squash and different kinds of melon, including bitter melon. It originated from South Asia. 

Cucumbers provide various nutrients but are low in calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium.The botanical classification: Cucumbers are fruit.With this definition in mind, cucumbers are classified as fruit because they contain tiny seeds in the middle and grow from the flower of the cucumber plant.
These are the Benefits of Cucumber_:
* Cucumbers are low in calories but high in water and several important vitamins and minerals. Eating cucumbers with the peel provides the maximum amount of nutrients.
* Cucumbers contain antioxidants, including flavonoids and tannins, which prevent the accumulation of harmful free radicals and may reduce the risk of chronic disease.
* Cucumbers are composed of about 96% water, which may increase hydration and help you meet your daily fluid needs
* Cucumbers are low in calories, high in water and can be used as a low-calorie topping for many dishes. All of these may aid in weight loss.
* Test-tube and animal studies show that cucumber may help lower blood sugar and prevent diabetes-related complications, although additional research is needed.
* Cucumbers contain a good amount of fiber and water, both of which may help prevent constipation and increase regularity.
* Cucumbers can be eaten fresh or pickled. They can be enjoyed as a low-calorie snack or used to add flavor in a variety of dishes.

In 2019, world production of cucumbers and gherkins was 88 million tonnes, led by China with 80% of the total.

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