A vegetable originally from the Himalayas, the cucumber is one of the protagonists of our summer dishes!
With an elongated shape, dark green color on the outside and a light green core, the cucumber is a variety of vegetables. a refreshing vegetable, perfect to accompany our meals during the hot summer: we often find it in appetizing salads , fresh smoothies or as a side dish.
This vegetable is not a vegetable. only good to eat, but it offers our body numerous benefits: made up mostly of water, the cucumber is; rich in property; purifying and refreshing able to bring benefits to our kidneys.
Being a food rich in water and low in calories, it is a healthy food. often indicated in slimming diets . The presence of tartaric acid has an important function as it prevents the carbohydrates of the food products that we ingest from turning into fat.
We also recall its properties; inflammatory and diuretic and is recommended for those with gout and osteoarthritis problems.
The consumption of cucumber also prevents the formation of stones in the kidneys and bladder.
The presence of vitamins such as A, groups of B and C and mineral salts such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium which we find above all in the peel of the cucumber should not be underestimated. Therefore; it is recommended not to remove the peel to avoid losing part of the nutrients that this vegetable offers.
Some of the substances contained in cucumber are also indicated in the care and protection of the skin. 
creams and masks based on cucumber which help to counteract skin spots and slow down the onset of wrinkles. Also indicated in case of burns.
It is often used to counteract swelling and to reduce bags and dark circles around the eyes: the classic grandmother's remedy is often followed by placing two slices of cucumber on the eyes.