CUCUMBER
Cucumber is the best vegetable source of vitamin E – the muscle vitamin. A lack of vitamin E foods will retard the efficiency of muscles, especially the heart muscles. Vitamin E is termed as an antioxidant, a substance that opposes the oxidation of other nutrients within the body. Vitamin E also increased the stamina and endurance of muscles by allowing cells to function with minimum oxygen for maximum efficiency. The vitamin E content of Cucumber is also beneficial for improving circulation of blood because it nourishment of cells, strengthening capillary walls and promotes the healing of damaged skin tissue, Cucumber is often used as an ingredient of facial creams and no wonder in proves to be so beneficial.
Cucumber is also an excellent source of Iodine; the mineral that is essential for the functioning of the thyroid gland and that promotes the health of the hair, nails, skin and teeth. Iodine also assists the body to utilize fats and thereby protects against obesity. Cucumber is also a good source of the following minerals: Sulphur and chlorine – cleansing minerals, silicon – growth of hair, iron j- blood development and vitamin A healthy skin.