Cucumbers are an amazing ingredient with a lot of flexibility. They are used daily all around the world for cooking purposes, and you’ll find them in almost every restaurant as a side dish to accompany almost every meal, but there are a few other things you can do with cucumbers that you might not know about. There are also quite a few interesting facts about cucumbers that we will share with you below:
- Cucumbers first originated in India where they grew in the wild. They were first domestically grown around 2-3 millennia BC
- Cucumbers are extremely rich in vitamins, folic acid, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, etc
- They are around 95% water, making them a good healthy option in your diet
- They can help relieve sunburn pain! Blend them and apply the puree on the affected area and you will feel an almost instant relief
- They are helpful against bad breath. If you are in need of a breath mint but found yourself without one, a slice of cucumber pressed to the roof of the mouth will help
Due to the fact that cucumbers are about 95% water, you may be wondering if they are worth including in your daily meals. While they are not a good source of protein, they are rich in vitamins and a good source of potassium. They are a low-calorie high-water content food making it perfect to reach your personal hydration goals.
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