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Aside from removing the circles from your eyes (which any cold vegetable will do) I don't think they have very much nutritional value.
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Cucumbers are very good for you. Lots of water and vitemins in them.
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Well, they are fat and cholesterol free! Also, if you think cucumbers are mediocre, try some raita. It is an Indian cucmber salad made with yogurt, honey, mint leaves and other spices - delicious!!!!
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The flesh of cucumbers is primarily composed of water but also contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and caffeic acid, both of which help soothe skin irritations and reduce swelling. Cucumbers' hard skin is rich in fiber and contains a variety of beneficial minerals including silica, potassium and magnesium. Cucumber juice is often recommended as a source of silica to improve the complexion and health of the skin, plus cucumber's high water content makes it naturally hydrating—a must for glowing skin. Cucumbers are also used topically for various types of skin problems, including swelling under the eyes and sunburn. Two compounds in cucumbers, ascorbic acid and caffeic acid, prevent water retention, which may explain why cucumbers applied topically are often helpful for swollen eyes, burns and dermatitis.
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Cucumber are good for you, they help get rid of the bags under your eyes and since they are mostly water they help you to lose weight.
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They're green vegetables. Of course they're going to be good for you especially if you eat a variety of meals. If they taste good then they make you happy and nothing can be better for you than eating nutritious food that makes you happy.
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I think they are good and cool the system, especially in summer. Probably the leafy greens have more concentrated nutritional value, but cucumbers are not too far down the list.
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Cucumbers are very, very, very bad for you. They are mostly composed of peanut butter and gasoline. In 1953 researchers spent three days experimenting with cucumbers while studying their effects on laboratory mice. The results were disastrous. After ingesting the cucumbers, the mice became super intelligent, realized their lives were small and insignificant, and suffocated themselves with cedar chips.
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I like em, sliced with salt and lemon. Geez, thats so ethnic of me, I forgot the hotsauce part. We kid each other, Mexicans will eat anything w salt,lemon, and hotsauce on it. ;) Hee
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here you go.. Although less nutritious than most fruit and vegetables, the fresh cucumber is still a very good source of the vitamin C and the mineral molybdenum. It is also a good source of vitamin A, potassium, manganese, folate, dietary fiber and magnesium. What you may not know is that this crisp, refreshing fruit also contains compounds called sterols, which have been shown to lower cholesterol in animals. The heaviest concentration of sterols is in the skin of the cucumber, so you shouldn't remove the peel before eating. Cucumbers are a great digestive aid and have a cleansing effect on the bowel. With just a handful of calories per cup, cucumbers have always been the dieter's dream. THIS IS AN AMAZING WEBSITE--> http://health.learninginfo.org/nutrition-facts/cucumber.htm
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they are a vegetable. they speed relief.
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i have been addicted on cucumbers for over 3 years now. on average i eat about 5 a day is this doing me any harm i cant seem to give them up.
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First, they are a fruit officially. Sure they are good for you. They have a lot of water as well as some fiber too.
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Seems from the answer above that they are very good for you. Thank you. If you want to spice them up a bit, make Greek Tsatsiki (cold sauce, wonderful as dip): ""The ingredient ratios are pretty flexible with this recipe. Start with 1 pint (470 mL) Greek-style yogurt, 2 cloves garlic, 1 medium cucumber (we'll actually only use half a cucumber), 1 tablespoon (15 mL) red wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil."" http://www.cookingforengineers.com/recipe/188/Anghelikas-Tsatsiki-Tzatziki It really tastes divine.
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