Cucumbers Keep cool as a cucumber and include these versatile vegetables into your summer cuisine. One cup of sliced cucumbers has only 16 calories and 4 grams of carb. Florida and California provide cucumbers to the United States most of the year, with cucumbers from Mexico found in stores during the winter months. China is the largest producer of cucumbers, providing two-thirds of the global supply. Health benefits of cucumbers are numerous. The skins and seeds of cucumbers are rich in nutrients and higher than the flesh, so consuming the whole fruit is desirable. Both conventional and organic cucumbers are often waxed. The only waxes used on organic cucumbers are nonsynthetic waxes, which must be free of chemical contaminants that are prohibited under organic regulations. Conventionally grown cucumbers may have synthetic waxes that contain chemicals. It is often recommended to leave the skin of organically grown cucumbers intact regardless of whether the cucumber has been waxed. Cucumbers contain a phytonutrient, lignin, known to provide anti-cancer benefits by promoting a protective role of bacteria in the digestive tract.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:05:24 +0000
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