The peel contains most of the vitamins and minerals.
Although cucumbers and consist of 95% water, but the remaining five percent & # 8212; very useful fiber, rich in vitamins and minerals, Chronicle.info reports with reference to RBK-Ukraine.
& # 171; You do not need to peel a cucumber to eat it, just rinse it clean several times water. Cucumber peels are edible, and eating cucumbers with peels provides the most nutrients & # 187 ;, & # 8212; says the doctor.
It is in the peel, according to Dr. Garcia, that its & # 171; nutritious essence & # 187 ;.
Cucumber peel has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, detoxifying and other effects.
What important substances does the peel of cucumbers contain?
Cucumbers are rich in vitamin K, which is very important for the body. 80% of the vitamin is concentrated in the peel of the vegetable.
The peel of cucumber contains a large amount of insoluble dietary fiber, which helps to cleanse the digestive tract, stimulate gastrointestinal motility and shorten the residence time of food in the intestines.
In addition to vitamin K, the vegetable contains A, C, group B, as well as minerals & # 8212; iron, potassium, phosphorus, copper and magnesium.
Who needs cucumbers especially
The vegetable is recommended for people prone to obesity and diabetics. After all, the mineral composition of the product helps to reduce blood sugar levels, cleanse blood vessels and remove excess fat from the body.
Cucumbers have a positive effect on skin condition. With regular use of the vegetable, rashes, redness, dryness and flaking disappear. The skin is saturated with moisture, becomes elastic and velvety.
And the natural flavonol fisetin, contained in vegetables, prevents the progressive impairment of memory and intelligence associated with neurodegenerative diseases.