Cucumber Yogurt Salad (Kakadi Raitha)
Cucumber Health Benefits
– Helps you stay hydrated; 1 cup cucumber slices = 1 glass water
– Sunburn or windburn relief with cucumber peel
– Aids weight loss being low in calories 1cup=16 cal and water dense 95%
Cucumber salad w. Lentils (Kakadi Kosmalli)
Health Benefits of Cucumber
– fewer calories 100g 15 calories; ideal for weight loss diet
– anti aging : rich in vitamins and minerals;
– anti cancer benefits
– has high water content 95% hydrates body; part of skin care-juice used for skin tightening.
– aids digestion:
– relieves constipation, heartburn and ulcers;
– may help treat gastritis.
– Cucumber skin provides natural plant derived inhibitors that can prevent growth in tumor cells.
– keeps kidneys in shape:acts as a diuretic: cucumber is able to promote a much healthier toxin level in the body, by regulating uric acid within the kidneys and function efficiently. Regular intake helps dissolve bladder or kidney stones;
– helps in checking high blood pressure.
– manage diabetes: Diabetics can enjoy cucumber since its GI is 0 that keeps the glucose level in check and contains hormone needed by the pancreatic cells to produce insulin.
– promotes joint health with silica that strengthens connective tissues
-cucumber may help reduce cholesterol:with sterols
– relieves gout and arthritis pain; cucumber mixed with carrot juice can reduce pain by lowering uric acid levels.
– refreshes mouth : beneficial for teeth and gums. cucumber juice refreshes and heals diseased gums; gets rid of bad breath in treating periodontis.
= strengthens hair and nails: Silica the wonder mineral in cucumber makes the hair and nails stronger and shinier.
– Stabilizes blood pressure both high and low : brings relief for patients suffering from blood pressure being high in potassium (147 mg) , magnesium (13mg) and fiber(0.5g) /100g. which contribute to healthy regulation of blood pressure.
Cucumber Canoes Salad (Kakadi Naav)
Health Benefits of cucumber
– reduce cancer risk by fighting inflammation
– protect brain from neurological diseases
