This isn’t an easy topic to write about nor is it an easy topic to find information about since it’s quite complex. However, we will share with you as much information as possibly can about this subject so that you no longer have any questions left un-answered by the end of this article.
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Medically Reviewed on 08/02/2021 Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD on August 02, 2021
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What Are Cucumbers?
Cucumbers are popular long, lean, and green garden vegetables.
Technically, they’re fruits from the same family as watermelons and pumpkins, but most people consider them veggies. Cucumbers are native to India, have a slight melon-like taste, and sometimes can be slightly bitter.
Cucumber Types
They can be 12 inches or longer and usually have smooth skin.
There are “burpless” varieties that have less of a plant compound called cucurbitacin. That gives them a milder taste, and it may make you burp less after you eat them. You may also hear them called “seedless cucumbers” or “European cucumbers.” Pickling cucumbers are much smaller and are the type used to make pickles.
They can be 3-7 inches long, and they typically have bumps or spines on their skin. They have small amounts of vitamin K and vitamin A and are about 95% water. One medium unpeeled, raw cucumber has the following: Calories: 30
Total fat: 0 grams
Carbs: 6 grams
Protein: 3 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Vitamin C: 10% of the recommended daily value (DV)
Vitamin K: 57% of the DV
Magnesium: 9% of the DV
Potassium: 12% of the DV
Manganese: 9% of the DV.
1. It’S High In Nutrients
S that block oxidation, a chemical reaction that forms highly reactive atoms with unpaired electrons known as free radicals. Fruits and vegetables, including cucumbers, are especially rich in beneficial antioxidants that may reduce the risk of these conditions. One study measured the antioxidant power of cucumber by supplementing 30 older adults with cucumber powder.
At the end of the 30-day study, cucumber powder caused a significant increase in several markers of antioxidant activity and improved antioxidant status However, it’s important to note that the cucumber powder used in this study likely contained a greater dose of antioxidants than you would consume in a typical serving of cucumber.