Kheera: Cucumber History and Health Benefits

Kheera: Cucumber History and Health Benefits


Cucumber can be used to enhance your beauty naturally. The water content of cucumber is 96 percent, which contributes towards providing moisture to you. It keeps the body hydrated. Therefore, cucumber should be used abundantly during the summer season. Cucumber can make the body feel cool and refreshed.
Cucumber tastes delicious. So, it is used all over the world for making a number of tasty dishes. For instance, cucumber is used to make cold soup in Turkey. It is also used as a garnishing ingredient in salads. In the United Kingdom, people often enjoy eating a cucumber sandwich with tea.
There are around a hundred various types of cucumber found all over the world. Two-thirds of the world’s cultivated cucumber is used for cooking and in salads. On the other hand, the rest of it is used to make sauces and pickles.

Cultivation of Cucumber

The cultivation of cumber dates back to a very long time. An analysis was carried out on the seeds of cucumber found in a cave. The results proved that cucumber was cultivated for the first time in Burma and Thailand. It is a vegetable, which normally grows in the summer season and its’ cultivation requires extremely warm climatic conditions.

Use of Cucumber in the Kitchen

Peeling off the skin of cucumber prior to cooking depends entirely on the choice of every individual. However, if you cook it without peeling off the skin, your food will be crispier and more nutritious. You must wash it properly if you decided to eat it along with its skin.
Similarly, removing its seeds is up to you. If the seeds are too hard, then they should be removed. Usually, people eat cucumber in its raw form. It is a great addition to salads. You can cut it in various forms, such as in the form of round slices or long and cylindrical pieces.

Health Benefits of Cucumber

Cucumber contains a high amount of minerals. It is the one of the best remedies used to cure digestive problems. Moreover, due to its high fiber and water content, it can be used to cure constipation.

Enhancing Beauty with Cucumber

  • Cucumber can be regarded as your skin’s best friend! In order to use cucumber to enhance your beauty, you can use any of the following tips.
  • Shred a cucumber and apply it to your face, eyes and neck for 15 to 20 minutes. This will prove to be the best tonic for your skin.
  • Mix cucumber juice, lemon juice and rose water together. Apply this mixture to your face in order to get rid of a dull complexion and oiliness. It will also make your skin glow.
  • Take equal amounts of cucumber juice and milk. Add a few drops of rose water. Apply this mixture to your face. It is good for a sensitive skin. Your skin will become soft and radiant.

 

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