Consume vitamins with cucumber

General information about the cucumber and its vitamins

• Cucumbers are rich in vitamins and minerals. They consist of about 95% water. 100 grams of cucumber only has about 15 calories. If you want to lose weight, be sure to take advantage of its low-calorie property. As a thirst quencher, it is also extremely refreshing in summer thanks to its extremely high proportion of liquid.
• Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) belong to the cucurbit family. Botanically, the fleshy fruits belong to the berries. They grow climbing or crawling in gardens and fields and are harvested and consumed in their green growth phase.
• Incidentally, their origin has not been clearly established. It is believed that it could have come from tropical Africa. Or from northern India. In any case, the ancient Greeks and Romans already valued the cucumber and cultivated it.
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• Slavic peoples were able to use lactic acid fermentation Pickle cucumbers and thus benefited from their vitamins and ingredients even during the cold season.
• Do not store cucumbers next to apples, otherwise they will spoil faster. Cucumbers do not like cold temperatures, they are sensitive to frost and love warmth. So please don't in the refrigerator store.


Sauce for cucumber salad - two variants

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• Thoroughly clean the rough surface of the cucumbers under running water with a vegetable brush. If possible, eat organic cucumbers.

 Health-promoting properties of cucumber

• The effects of the cucumber in naturopathy are manifold. In addition to its refreshing properties, the cucumber is also said to have health-promoting functions. Because cucumbers have a detoxifying, purifying and blood-purifying effect.
• Both externally and internally, you benefit from the properties of the cucumber. It has a diuretic effect and aids digestion. Furthermore, due to the high fluid content, the time it stays in the stomach is short, it quickly passes through the intestines. In this way, their active ingredients can be used quickly and digestion works.
• In addition, your skin benefits from the external application of the cucumber. Cucumber juice has a calming effect on itching and inflammation. After applying the juice Massage in gently and allow to dry. This is pleasantly cooling, especially in the case of light sunburn.
• Cucumber slices have also always been popular as a beauty mask. They refresh the skin of the face and reduce dark circles. In addition, cucumbers have a regulating effect on menopausal symptoms and diabetes.

Processing suggestions - vegetable juice, cucumber salad and stewed cucumbers

Usually the cucumber is called salad consumed. But also as soup or vegetables convinces her. Cucumbers are also ideal as an uncomplicated snack between meals.

• Cucumbers have a basic and cleansing effect on an acid-laden body. To do this, mix cucumber with a dash of lemon and possibly a few ice cubes to make a delicious, low-calorie vegetable juice.
• For a salad, cut or slice the washed cucumbers. Add the chopped tomatoes, onions, a little lemon juice and olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fresh dill gives the salad with vitamins a special touch. Add black olives and feta cheese if desired.
• The cucumbers are pureed for a cold cucumber soup. Add pepper, salt, dill and a little kefir or yoghurt - the vitamin-rich food is ready.
• Serve jacket potatoes with stewed cucumbers. The cucumbers are peeled, halved and, if necessary, pitted and then chopped up. Chop the onions and peppers and fry with oil. Then deglaze with vegetable stock, add cucumber and simmer briefly. Use salt and pepper to taste. With z. B. Serve the parsley, chives and dill.

Take advantage of the many advantages of the cucumber and its easy preparation. Especially since cucumbers are permanently available and easy to store.