Nature is very wise and generous
at the same time in its equitable distribution of resources in times and
seasons as well as geographical locations. This distribution of resources is
inclusive of the natural remedies that present themselves in the forms of
phytonutrients and adaptogens that are richly deposited in fruits and
vegetables, and herbs in general.
Nature has so made it in a way
that whatever is in season has been suited to take care of the situations at
hand. And so whatever is in season you are to be wise to take full advantage of,
for your total health and wellbeing. As every plant has been given for food,
herb and medicine, each and every one has one remedial function or the other to
perform. I present to you today the very juicy Cucumber which is capable of
rejuvenating your whole being due to its load of anti-ageing properties. This vegetable
is better eaten raw as most of the food nutrients contained in it such as
potassium and phosphorus are lost in the process of cooking or heating.
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Cucumber is loaded with minerals.
You are therefore advised not to peel off the skin of this vegetable as much of
the cell salts and vitamins are in and near to it. Cucumber is a valuable
source of potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulphur, silicon, chlorine and fluorine.
When cucumber is taken with other foods such as cereals, nuts, salads and
fruits, it enhances the nutritional value of the diet. The curative attributes
of cucumber are as you can see:
A natural Diuretic: The alkaline-forming minerals and the acid-forming
minerals in cucumber are in the proportion of 64.05 per cent and 35.95 per cent
respectively; this is what gives the vegetable its curative powers and makes it
useful in maintaining the alkalinity of the blood. Cucumber constitutes itself
by the reason of these properties, one of the best natural diuretics in that it
tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess
water in the system.
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