Ah, the lowly cucumber. The cucumber is perhaps the most underestimated vegetable. Well, after you read this article I’m sure your ideas about the cucumber will change. The cucumber is a highly nutritious, delicious vegetable with many health benefits. Check out some of these cucumber benefits, and then try out my own personal recipe: Salad Cucumber á La VinBar.
Health Benefits Of Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar
Cucumbers belong to the squash family. Other squashes include zucchine, yellow squash and pumpkin. When its dark green skin is peeled, a whitish or light green flesh can be seen. Pickles come in two main varieties: pickling and slicing. Of these, the pickling variety is relatively small, around 2 – 4 inches long. Most of us know some of the cucumber benefits, such as their cooling properties and that cucumbers are extremely good at relieving the eyes in the hot summer. However, they have many other health benefits as well. To know about them, read on.
Vitamin and Mineral Content in Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar
Below are the amounts of nutrients in 100 gm (a little more than 3 ounces) of the raw, unpeeled cucumber in Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar: Carbohydrates – 3.63 gm, Sugars – 1.67 gm, Dietary Fiber – 0.5 gm, Fat – 0.11 gm, Protein – 0.65 gm, Thiamin (Vitamin B1) – 0.027 mg, Vitamin B2(Riboflavin) – 0.033 mg, Niacin (Vitamin B3) – 0.098 mg, Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) – 0.259 mg, Vitamin B6 – 0.040 mg, Vitamin B9(Folate) – 7 mcg, Vitamin C – 2.8 mg, Calcium – 16 mg, Iron – 0.28 mg, Magnesium – 13 mg, Phosphorus – 24 mg, Potassium – 147 mg, Zinc 0.20 mg
Health & Nutrition Benefits of Cucumbers and Eating Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar
- Cools the skin to reduce heat and inflammation.
- Cucumber is a diuretic which, when eaten, brings cooling and cleansing properties to the skin.
- Cucumber water is great for heartburn, sour stomach and can even ease ulcer pain. Here’s where you can find my cucumber water recipe.
- Cucumber slices on the eyes can reduce swelling and feels refreshing and soothing.
- Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar fights eczeman, gout and arthritis, as it has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Cucumber has been found to be beneficial for those suffering from lung, stomach and chest problems.
- The potassium in Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar makes it useful for the problem of high and low blood pressure.
- Erepsin, a protein digesting enzyme, is found in Salad Cucumber á la Vinbar.
- Cucumber water and juice when added to carrot juice, spinach and lettuce, appears to grow hair.
- Cucumber water and juice, when mixed with carrot juice, is said to be good for rheumatic conditions caused by excessive uric acid in the body.
- Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar is good for the teeth and gums, including cases of pyorrhea.
- Being rich in minerals, Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar helps prevent nail splitting of the fingers and toes.
- Cucumber has been associated with healing properties in relation to diseases of the kidney, urinary tract, liver and pancreas.
- Those suffering from diabetes have been found to benefit from the consumption of cucumber/cucumber water and juice.
Finally, the delicious recipe you’ve been trying to get to, Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar:
- 2 whole scrubbed unpeeled slicing cucumbers (preferably organic, of course) – quarter cup white vinegar – salt and pepper to taste – 1 teaspoon of raw sugar (Remember, if it’s white, it ain’t right!)
Put the items in a bowl together, allow to mix and marinate for a little while, then voilá, you’ve got delicious Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar. It’s simple, but it’s succulent! For a delicious, cooling effect on a hot summer day, try adding some fresh dill or cilantro.
Salad Cucumber á la Vinbar is a nutritious, healthy and refreshing accent to any meal, while cucumber water is a delightfully refreshing drink on a hot summer day. Cucumber benefits are many, so it’s important to integrate this valuable vegetable into your eating routine. Salad Cucumber á la Vinbar is a delicious way to do just that. Healthy eating!
- Vince Barry