our body together. Cucumbers are effective when used for various skin problems,
including swelling under the eyes and sunburn. They also contain ascorbic and caffeic
acids. These acids prevent water retention. That may explain why when cucumbers
are applied topically they are often helpful for swollen eyes, burns, and dermatitis.
Sources:
Murray , Michael N.D.. The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods.
New York: Atria Books, 2005.
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-5 A Day.
National Agricultural Library-USDA. usda.gov.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia
including swelling under the eyes and sunburn. They also contain ascorbic and caffeic
acids. These acids prevent water retention. That may explain why when cucumbers
are applied topically they are often helpful for swollen eyes, burns, and dermatitis.
Sources:
Murray , Michael N.D.. The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods.
New York: Atria Books, 2005.
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-5 A Day.
National Agricultural Library-USDA. usda.gov.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia
Even though fresh cucumbers
are mostly composed of water,
they still pack a lot of nutrition.
The flesh of cucumbers is a very
good source of vitamins A, C,
and folic acid. The hard skin is
rich in fiber and a variety of
minerals including magnesium,
silica, molybdenum, and
potassium.
Cucumber is an excellent source
of silica, which is a trace mineral
that contributes to the strength
of our connective tissue.
Connective tissue is what holds
are mostly composed of water,
they still pack a lot of nutrition.
The flesh of cucumbers is a very
good source of vitamins A, C,
and folic acid. The hard skin is
rich in fiber and a variety of
minerals including magnesium,
silica, molybdenum, and
potassium.
Cucumber is an excellent source
of silica, which is a trace mineral
that contributes to the strength
of our connective tissue.
Connective tissue is what holds
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