Start Eating One Cucumber a Day, See What Happens to Your Body

Lowered Blood Pressure

Cucumbers contain potassium, magnesium and fiber which all contribute to reducing blood pressure. Potassium balances sodium levels while magnesium relaxes blood vessels. Fiber also helps modulate blood pressure fluctuations. Even eating one cucumber daily makes a difference – a UK study found cucumber juice lowered systolic blood pressure by 7 points.

Detoxification

The nutrition and hydration cucumber provides combine to make them an ideal food for gentle daily detoxification. Their diuretic properties stimulate toxin removal through urination. Antioxidant flavonoids bind to and eliminate free radicals. Cucumber also has mild laxative effects to clear built up waste. Add sliced cucumber to water for a refreshing cleanse.

Reduced Inflammation

Cucumbers have potent anti-inflammatory capabilities thanks to antioxidants like fisetin, vitamin C, vitamin K and potassium along with flavonoids. They can help reduce pain, swelling and redness associated with inflammation. This makes cucumbers beneficial for headaches, joint pain, arthritis, gout and inflammatory bowel conditions. The cooling effect naturally soothes.