Summers are already in and we’re sure, you have started gearing up for scorching sunny days and punishing heat. It is important to keep a check on your diet during summers as some foods can help your body to stay cool from inside, while others can aggravate your body and increase body heat. Cucumber is a must-have summer fruit that not only helps in beating the heat but keeps many other health problems at bay.

Here, we are with a list of 5 amazing reasons to eat more cucumbers this summer. Let’s start.

Hydrates the Body-

Almost each of us has heard the saying “Cool as a cucumber” and here’s the reason why cucumbers are one of the most sought after foods during hot summers.  Cucumbers are 95% of water which helps in keeping you hydrated and cool in the scorching weather. So, even if you forget to drink plenty of water, adding cucumber to your diet can provide much-needed hydration to your body. Besides, snacking on a few pieces of cucumber can help control your body temperature and protect you from the heat strokes.

Boosts Digestive Health-

Adding cucumbers to your diet is one of the best ways to keep digestive problems at bay. It contains ‘Erepesin’ enzyme which improves digestion, and helps in the absorption of proteins as well. Cucumbers are packed with pectin fibers, which facilitate the normal functioning of the gut and also maintain its flora. Cucumber seeds hold a special place in Ayurveda due to their ability to cure digestive disorders. These fragile pips have a heat reducing effect on the body and aids in digestion as well. Besides, the high water content of this refreshing fruit hydrates gut, regularizes bowel movements, relieves constipation and can even prevent diarrhoea. If you are looking for natural remedies to pamper your gut, snacking on this crunchy-cool fruit makes a perfect choice.

Rejuvenates Skin-

Spending more time under the sun can draw out the moisture from your skin and you may crave for a soft and supple skin once again. Before you make up your mind to undergo expensive beauty treatments, let us tell you about all the good things cucumber can do to make your skin young and glowing. This oblong fruit is full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other organic compounds that rejuvenates your skin from deep inside, and improves skin health. Its peel contains silica which helps in maintaining the elasticity of the skin. In addition, it inhibits the breakdown of elastin protein present in your skin and boosts production of collagen, tightens skin, prevents wrinkles and fine lines.

Since centuries, Cucumber juice has been used to nourish dry, scaly skin and treating sunburn. To soothe sore skin, all you need to do is to cut a cucumber into thin slices and place them on the affected area. Besides, Cucumber makes a natural sunscreen. It is rich in anti-oxidants and flavonoids that help protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV rays and free radicals present in your body. It also heals numerous other skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema or skin inflammation.  

Apart from that, cucumber is known to possess skin whitening properties and makes a natural tan remover. So, don’t forget to carry a natural cucumber mask on your next trip to soothing beaches. 

Improves Eye Health-

Have you ever come across the cliché that cucumbers are miraculous for eyes? Well, that’s true! They pool a plethora of vitamins and minerals which improve the overall health of eyes. Cucumber contains Thiamine, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and magnesium which are crucial for healthy vision. Deficiency of these nutrients can lead to eye-related issues such as blurred vision or eye-twitching.

You know the pain of living with tired, swelled and puffy eyes after a stressful day at work. Placing a few slices of Cucumber on your eyes is one of the best remedies to soothe them naturally. All thanks to its ascorbic acid and caffeic acid content. These organic compounds possess anti-inflammatory properties and reduce puffiness around eyes. In addition, it reduces the blood flow around the eyes and its cooling soothes them.

Detox and Weight Loss-

Many of us assume that cucumbers are full of water and little nutrients. Well, it’s not true! Cucumber contains a wide range of vitamins, minerals, flavonoids antioxidants that play a vital role in maintaining good health. The liver forms the main detox organ that diligently works to remove toxins from blood and gut. Cucumbers are loaded with cucurbitacins (organic compounds) that makes it a natural cleanser and supports the liver and digestive tract. This fleshy fruit possesses diuretic properties and boosts up your kidney’s functions. Consuming more cucumbers make your body produces more urine, which in turn, flushes harmful salts and toxins out.

Besides, this high-fiber food is low in calories and makes a perfect snack for those who are trying to lose weight.

We hope you find the information useful and interesting. We wish you happy summers. Stay cool and fit!