Hey Balanced Life Family,
Some people adore cucumbers because they are a healthy food that is so versatile. They’re packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and they hydrate your body. They’re low in calories, but contain filling fiber and fluid. They’ve also been reported to promote weight loss.
You can snack on cucumber slices. Toss them into a salad, peel them, and cut them up, then top them with your favorite salad dressing and place them on your plate alongside a meal. Delicious!
Do you have any idea how deliciously refreshing cucumber slices make your drinking water taste? (I’m actually drinking some as I’m writing this.) Drinking cucumber water may benefit your skin health and help eliminate toxins from your body, according to an article on healthline.com. Be sure to keep your cucumber water chilled because it will expire.
I’ll bet you didn’t know that if you’re feeling a little tired and your energy level is going down snacking on cucumber has been reported to give you a quick pick-me-up. That’s a lot healthier than eating snickers.
Now here’s a news flash! I heard from a doctor that cucumber can actually freshen your breath. So, after eating onions, garlic, or whatever why not give it a try and see if it works for you? It’s a lot cheaper than breath mints.
And finally, I read a health article that said cucumbers may also have health benefits outside of your body. Putting them on your skin may help ease sunburn pain, swelling, and damaged skin. That’s why people sometimes put a slice or two under their eyes hoping to shrink bags and ease puffiness.
Check out the cucumbers! They really are versatile and pretty awesome.
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