8 Fascinating Facts About Cucumbers & Creative Ways to Eat 'Em! by Jennifer Young

Nowadays, there are so many health trends out there. I think it's important a to stick the basics. Take the cucumber, which is in the same family as the squash, pumpkin and watermelon and technically a fruit. It contains so many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and can help our bodies in so many ways. Did you know that cucumbers…

• are made up of 95 percent water
• are low in calories 
• are high in fiber
• can help us with weight management because it keeps us hydrated and aids with digestion
• can lower the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, as well as breast, uterine, ovarian and prostate cancers
• protect our brain health
• can help manage stress
• reduce inflammation

Crazy, right? Here are some ways you can eat your cucumber:

• juice it
• infuse it in your water
• cut up in salads
• slice and eat it as a snack
• scoop out seeds and add it to smoothies

You can read even more about the cucumber here!