Thursday, December 27, 2012

CUCUMBER

 
The Signature Cleanse offers a Cucumber Flush juice, which purifies and detoxifies the body. For more information, check out: http://bit.ly/X1enlg

People use the expression “cool as a cucumber” for good reason. Cucumber contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and caffeic acid, both of which might help soothe skin irritations and reduce swelling.

What else is great about cucumbers?
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* Can lower high blood pressure and promote weight loss, due to its diuretic property and potassium content.

* Contains just 15 calories per 100 g. It has no saturated fats or cholesterol.

* Contains unique antioxidants in good ratios such as ß-carotene and α-carotene, vitamin-C, vitamin-A, zea-xanthin and lutein. These compounds can protect against oxygen-derived free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) that play a role in aging and various disease processes.

* Is loaded with Vitamin K, which can strengthen bones.

Fact Fact! - The Romans are reported to have used cucumbers to treat scorpion bites, bad eyesight, and to scare away mice.

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