Organic cucumber, originated from South Asia, and its cultivation in India began about 3000 years ago after which it rapidly spread to the other parts of the world. Even ancient Romans and Egyptians had made it a regular in their diet. White cucumber's usage is vast and versatile. It is used in the production of soaps, shampoos and lotions for a subtle fragrance. Heard the phrase 'as cool as a cucumber'? It is because cucumber has the ability to cool down blood when consumed, and when used for exterior applications, it eases the skin and cools it down. A slice of cucumber can even kill the mouth's bacteria when placed for about 30 seconds on the tongue. Ancient Romans used cucumbers to treat scorpion bites. It was also used to treat over 40 different remedies and was used in many spells and religious occassions too. Best quality organic cucumbers are great for cleaning surfaces which have tarnish or built-up dirt residue on them!
Organic cucumbers are 95% water meaning it is as good as drinking a glass of cold water. They are good sources of phytonutrients such as flavonoids and lignans which have anti-inflammatory properties and are antioxidants as well. The peel and seeds of the cucumber are the parts containing the most number of nutrients. They have a good amount of fiber and beta carotene. White organic cucumbers are not only low in calories but also low in fat, carbohydrates and cholesterol. It provides with enough vitamin C, potassium and fiber for a daily dietary intake. They have small amounts of vitamin A, K, magnesium and managanese present in them. There are umpteen number of health benefits which are providing hydration, the anti-inflammatory compounds help eliminate toxins from the body, The phytonutrients provide anti-cancer benefits, soothes the skin and heals and reduces swelling and irritation, goo dbone health, promotes good eyesight, releives constipation and are great for weight loss.