Pity the poor cucumber. How we underestimate you! Well, after you read this article I'm sure your ideas about the cucumber will change. The cucumber is a highly nutritious, delicious vegetable with many health benefits. Take a look at the following list of some of the wonderful cucumber benefits, and then try out my own personal recipe: Salad Cucumber á La VinBar.

Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar Health Benefits

The cucumber is a member of the squash family, which includes pumpkins and zucchini. Cucumbers have whitish or green-tinged flesh on the inside, and a dark green skin or peel. The two types of cucumbers are the slicing and pickling varieties. Of these, the pickling variety is relatively small, around 2 - 4 inches long. The most famous cucumber benefit is how they make you feel cool, including the coolness they give to the eyes, especially in the summer. However, they have many other health benefits as well. To know about them, read on.

Vitamin and Mineral Content in Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar

The raw, unpeeled cucumbers in Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar contain the following nutrients per 100 grams: Carbohydrates - 3.63 gm, Sugars - 1.67 gm, Dietary Fiber - 0.5 gm, Fat - 0.11 gm, Protein - 0.65 gm, Thiamin (Vitamin B1) - 0.027 mg, Vitamin B2(Riboflavin) - 0.033 mg, Niacin (Vitamin B3) - 0.098 mg, Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) - 0.259 mg, Vitamin B6 - 0.040 mg, Folate (Vitamin B9) - 7 mcg, Vitamin C - 2.8 mg, Calcium - 16 mg, Iron - 0.28 mg, Magnesium - 13 mg, Phosphorus - 24 mg, Potassium - 147 mg, Zinc 0.20 mg

Cucumber and Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar Health Benefits

- Raw cucumber, when applied to the skin, can help reduce heat and inflammation.

- Cucumber is a diuretic which, when eaten, brings cooling and cleansing properties to the skin.

- Cucumber water is great for heartburn, sour stomach and can even ease ulcer pain. Here's where you can find my cucumber water recipe.

- Cucumber slices on the eyes can reduce swelling and feels refreshing and soothing.

- Eating Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar can ease symptoms of arthritis, gout and eczema.

- Good for stomach, chest and lung problems.

- Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar moderates the blood pressure because of its potassium content.

- Erepsin, a protein digesting enzyme, is found in Salad Cucumber á la Vinbar.

- Cucumber water and juice when added to carrot juice, spinach and lettuce, appears to grow hair.

- Cucumber water and juice can help ease rheumatism by cutting down excessive uric acid in the body, especially when taken with carrot juice.

- Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar is good for the teeth and gums, including cases of pyorrhea.

- Being rich in minerals, Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar helps prevent nail splitting of the fingers and toes.

- Cucumber has been associated with healing properties in relation to diseases of the kidney, urinary tract, liver and pancreas.

- Diabetics have been found to benefit from eating cucumbers.

Finally, the delicious recipe you've been trying to get to, Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar:

- 2 whole scrubbed unpeeled slicing cucumbers (preferably organic, of course) - quarter cup white vinegar - pepper and salt (to taste) - 1 tsp raw sugar (Remember, if it's white, it ain't right!)

Put the items in a bowl together, allow to mix and marinate for a little while, then voilá, you've got delicious Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar. It's simple, but it's succulent! For a delicious, cooling effect on a hot summer day, try adding some fresh dill or cilantro.

Salad Cucumber á la Vinbar is a nutritious, healthy and refreshing accent to any meal, while cucumber water is a delightfully refreshing drink on a hot summer day. Cucumber benefits are many, so it's important to integrate this valuable vegetable into your eating routine. Salad Cucumber á la Vinbar is a delicious way to do just that. Healthy eating!