Health BENEFITS of Cucumber:
High in Vitamin K
- essential for proper blood clotting and wound healing
- assists in transporting calcium to the bones
- helps prevent bone loss and bone fractures
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High in Molybdenum
- helps the body break down proteins
- supports proper sulfur metabolism
- plays a key role in detoxification
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High in Silicon
- helps build strong bones, connective tissues, and blood vessels
- assists in producing collagen for healthy hair, nails, and skin
- helps the body use available calcium without leeching it from bones
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High in Flavonoids (Phytonutrients)
- neutralize cancer-causing free radicals
- lower triglycerides and inhibit LDL cholesterol oxidation
- reduce inflammation in arteries and prevent heart disease
High in Erepsin (Digestive Enzyme)
- helps the body break down and absorb proteins
- improves digestive health
- acts as an anti-parasitic (gets rid of parasites)
Good Amounts of:
MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 cup sliced cucumber, raw = approximately 16 calories)
MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN
(grams per 1 cup sliced cucumber, raw)
3.8g
Carbohydrates
.7g
Protein
.1g
Fat
FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS
(grams per 1 cup sliced cucumber, raw)
.5g
Fiber*
1.7g
Natural Sugars*
NET CARBS
(grams per 1 cup sliced cucumber, raw)
3.3g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs
*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)
Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.