Let's face it, we will talk about cucumbers, since it is now the peak of the cucumber season, which means that we should all take advantage of this moment. Of course, long gone are those times when in the winter there were only salted and pickled cucumbers, but still the season is season. So it's time to say a few kind words about cucumbers.

Valuable properties of cucumbers Cucumbers are a valuable ally for an enviable figure, as well as for detoxification treatment. Discover the properties of this seemingly mediocre vegetable, and also learn a few recipes that will help you evaluate its true meaning.

Long gone are the days when fresh cucumbers were available only in the season, which lasts approximately from June to September; Now fresh cucumbers on our table appear throughout the year.

There are three main types of cucumbers:.

• Traditional - not too large cucumber, covered with small pimples, which grows in virtually every rural vegetable garden.

• Long Dutch cucumbers - have smooth skin and can be found in any supermarket. The growing method (in greenhouses) protects the fruits from pests and diseases, which allows limiting the methods of processing.

• Mini-cucumbers are mainly used for picnics and for pickles.

Cucumbers are ideal for maintaining the figure. Cucumber is a vegetable with a minimum of calories: 10 calories in 100 grams. Cucumbers contain dietary fiber, minerals and water-soluble vitamins, so for women, the cucumber represents a special nutritional value. The use of cucumbers gives a big plus in dietary nutrition for weight loss, as well as for healthy eating in general.

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