Juicing a fruit or vegetable is the best way to enjoy it as you get more from it. While many people would normally think of enjoying the juice of fruits like orange, apple, banana, not very many people move towards cucumber juice. Here in Nigeria, cucumber is often used as a garnish or mixed with other vegetables to make a salad. Cucumber juice is a new trend and not many people seem to be drawn to it. But is worth trying? Are they any health benefits to drinking cucumber juice?
The answer to both questions is yes. Cucumber is one very healthy vegetable that is packed with tons of nutrients. Some of the nutrients in cucumber include vitamins A, C, K, some B-vitamins, fibre, potassium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorous, calcium, iron, and so on. As we can see, cucumber is stacked with so much nutritious goodness. Even if you would not juice it, you should consider including it in your regular diet. You can eat it alone or use it to garnish your rice or pasta.Â
Cucumber juice gives you the most out of the vegetable as there is no part left to waste. If you are looking for a way to stay healthy, then you should consider drinking cucumber juice regularly as it has a lot of health benefits, some of which we would be looking at here today.Â
1. Keeps You Hydrated
Cucumber has high water content, which makes it very great for staying hydrated. Drinking cucumber juice would help you keep cool and would raise your hydration levels. Unlike water, cucumber is rich in vitamins and minerals, which would help keep you healthy. So, when next you are heading to the gym or when you come home after a long day in the sun, you can opt for cucumber juice to hydrate yourself.Â
2Â Lowers Blood Pressure
Drinking cucumber juice could help to lower your blood pressure and reduce the risk of hypertension, due to the potassium and magnesium present in the vegetable. Potassium and magnesium help to relax the blood vessels, which would help to lower one’s blood pressure. If you have been diagnosed with having high blood pressure, then you should drink more cucumber juice to help your blood vessels relax.Â
3. Boosts Your Immunity
Drinking cucumber juice could also help to boost your immunity, helping your body ward off attacks. This is because it contains vitamin C, which helps stimulate the production of white blood cells. Besides that, cucumber also contains other antioxidants, which help to remove free radicals from the body.Â
4. Good For The Bones
Drinking cucumber juice benefits your bones as well. The vitamin K and calcium present in the cucumber helps to strengthen your bones and teeth, preventing them from becoming brittle.Â
5. Detoxifies The Body
If you are looking for a natural detox, then cucumber juice would work the trick for you. The high water content in cucumber allows it to work as a detox, removing toxins and other waste materials from your body, so you can feel fresher and healthier.Â
6. Rich In Antioxidants
Another one of the amazing health benefits of cucumber juice is that it is rich with antioxidants. Antioxidants destroy free radicals that cause oxidative stress in the body. Studies have shown that cucumber juice contain flavonoids and tannins, which are two compounds that are especially effective at destroying harmful free radicals. Thus, drinking cucumber juice can be helpful in preventing cancer.
7. Good For Weight Loss
Today, it is not easy to find drinks that supports weight loss. However, cucumber juice is a healthy drink that can aid weight management and weight loss. Cucumber Juice is low in calories, one glass of cucumber juice might contain about 38 calories.
8. Aids Regular Bowel Movements
Cucumbers contain pectin, a soluble fiber that can help increase bowel movement frequency. And as you have learned, cucumber juice is very high in water, which promotes hydration. That hydration can boost the digestive system, prevent constipation and help maintain regular bowel movement.
Bottom Line
These health benefits of cucumber juice should make you want to drink it often. Cucumber Juice is not difficult to make, and there are many ways it can be prepared.
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Collins Nwokolo is a human physiologist, writer and health enthusiast. He loves writing helpful articles on health and fitness, which he enjoys sharing with everyone.
