CUCUMBER

  the cucumber is a creeping vine belonging to the family of Cucurbitaceae. its fruit shape is cylindrical or spherical. it is used as a vegetable.its habit is annual . its have different types tha cultivators created such as slicing, pickling and seedlings

CLASSIFICATION

scientific name; cucumis sativus

family; cucurbitaceae

genus; cucumis

kingdom; plantae

order; cucurbitales

NUTRIONAL FACTS

1. **Calories**: 15 kcal

2. **Water Content**: 95%

3. **Macronutrients**:

 - **Carbohydrates**: 3.6 grams

 - **Sugars**: 1.7 grams

 - **Dietary Fiber**: 0.5 grams

 - **Protein**: 0.7 grams

 - **Fat**: 0.1 grams

 - **Saturated Fat**: 0.0 grams

 - **Monounsaturated Fat**: 0.0 grams

 - **Polyunsaturated Fat**: 0.0 grams

4. Vitamins

 - **Vitamin C**: 2.8 mg 

 - **Vitamin K**: 16.4 mcg 

 - **Vitamin A**: 105 IU

5. Minerals

 - **Potassium**: 147 mg 

 - **Magnesium**: 13 mg 

 - **Calcium**: 16 mg 

 - **Iron**: 0.3 mg 

 - **Phosphorus**: 24 mg

 - **Manganese**: 0.1 mg 

6.  Antioxidants

 - **Beta-Carotene**: 45 mcg

 - **Lutein ; 23mcg

 Here are some common and notable uses:

 Culinary Uses

1. **Salads**:

2. **Pickling**

3. **Snacks**: 

4. **Sandwiches and Wraps**

5. **Sushi**: 

6. **Smoothies and Juices**

7. **Soups**

8. **Garnishes**

 Non-Culinary Uses

1. **Skincare*

*: Cucumbers have soothing properties and are often used in skincare products. Slices are commonly placed on the eyes to reduce puffiness.

2. **Hydration**

: Due to their high water content,.it manitain the hydration of body

3. **Hair Care*

.cucumber have moisturizing properties so its extracts are used in shampoes or in conditioners

4. **Home Remedies**

: Cucumbers can be act as eye cooling agent of home

5. **Household Cleaning*

*: it is a natural cleaning agent for stainless steel utensils

  Health Benefits According to Nutritional Value
Hydration:

cucumis sativas contain huge amount of water.

Low in Calories:

.it is a good source of weight loss because 16% calorie a cup of slice of cucumber

Rich in Nutrients

Vitamins:

Vitamin K.and C are play important role in blood clotting and in immune system and vitamin A is important for vision

Minerals:

.it contains minerals like potassium and vitamin C. These vitamin help in regulating fluid balance and muscle contraction. it also help in biochemical reactions

2. Calories amount

*: They are low in calories, making them a great addition to weight-loss diets helps men to loss weight because it is low in calories.