We are all getting older. It is the nature of life. Hence, our effort towards living healthier should be increased.
Remember when you were young and you ate all the amount of sweets and sugar you could get your hands on? How about replacing that with cucumber as an adult?
Type 2 diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a global health issue amongst older adults. Reduced physical activity, poor eating habits amongst other factors increases the prevalence of the disease.
On the other hand, diabetes is an issue that can be addressed through the right diet. We become what we eat, and here is why cucumber should be in your next dinner plate.
- Positive Effect on Your Blood Sugar
Cucumbers score low on the glycemic index. What is the glycemic index? It rates the impact of food types on your blood sugar. Food types that have a low score reduce the possibilities of type 2 diabetes and are healthy for you.
Cucumbers also reduce the oxidative stress of diabetes, making it a great part of a diet for diabetes patients.
2. Fight Against Cancer
Cucumbers contain a protective element known as Cucurbitacin B (CuB) that fights against cancer cells.
3. Strengthens Your Bones
As we grow older, we are at risk of injuries from falls. Cucumber is full of Vitamin K, which builds strong, healthy bones to protect you from having a fracture.
Conclusion
It is almost necessary for adding cucumber to a healthy diet because of its positive effects on blood sugar, protection against free radicals that cause cancer, and its improvement on bone density.
Want to research more on the topic? Find links to research below.
Research Links:
Impact of Cucumber on Diabetes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4916550/
Impact of Cucumber on Cancer: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1043661822005333?via%3Dihub#bib10