Many experts agree that cucumbers have many benefits. The fruit is commonly used for this rujakan apparently have a myriad of benefits, ranging from detoxification of the body, prevent dehydration until thirsty medicine when the coming summer.
Not only that, cucumber is also allegedly can make you healthy and enhance beauty. Yes, regular cucumber consumption can have a good effect on the skin. In addition, cucumbers can also be processed into a mask that can be applied to the skin.
Here are the other cucumber benefits presented by Fitness and Nutrition Expert Sonia Narang and Organic Beauty Expert Sonia Mathur from India as reported by Zee News site:
Cucumber consists of 95 percent water that helps keep the body hydrated and refill it by eliminating toxins. The high water content in the cucumber serves as a system cleaner and sweeps the waste product out of the system.
Cucumbers are rich in fiber, potassium, and magnesium. All these nutrients are effective in lowering blood pressure. In addition, its mild diuretic properties due to its high potassium and water content, also helps regulate blood pressure.
Soothes the skin. Apply cucumber juice directly to the skin to get its freshness instantly. Cucumber contains potassium and is ideal for dry skin.