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Cucumber is one of the best fruits and vegetables. It refreshes and cools you. Eating it in summer does not cause water deficiency in the body. Apart from this, it has many benefits, but do you know that along with cucumber, its seeds also have amazing benefits. It contains many nutrients that can help improve your health. We talked to health experts about this. Rakshita Mehra, Clinical Nutritionist, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals Noida is giving information about this.
benefits of chewing cucumber seeds
- Just like cucumber is rich in fiber, its seeds are also rich in fiber, which strengthens the digestive system. It removes the problem of constipation and cleans the intestines. If you chew cucumber seeds regularly, it will not cause stomach problems.
- Cucumber seeds contain magnesium, potassium and fiber, which is very beneficial for heart health. It helps in controlling cholesterol levels. This reduces the risk of heart disease significantly. Cucumber seeds are also helpful in balancing blood pressure.
- Cucumber seeds contain anti-oxidants and vitamins, which help in improving skin health. It is also helpful in reducing the signs of aging.
Cucumber seeds contain calcium and phosphorus which are very beneficial for bones. If you consume it, your bones become stronger. This prevents problems like osteoporosis.
Cucumber seeds can also prove beneficial for diabetic patients. The fiber present in it helps in controlling blood sugar level. Apart from this, cucumber seeds contain silica and sulfur which promote hair growth.