Lose stubborn fat with cool cucumber

Cucumbers are more than just a beauty remedy to reduce puffiness around the eyes. These water-rich veggies are blessed with vitamin K, B vitamins, copper, potassium, vitamin C, and manganese that help you to avoid nutrient deficiencies. And of course, last but not the least, they are a boon for those wanting to shed that stubborn fat.

Cucumbers have been around for at least 3,000 years and hail from the botanical family of melons and squashes.WTN tells you how having these cool cucumbers can help you get that hot bod you have always longed for.

When does weight loss happen?
Weight loss happens when there is calorie deficit. By this we mean that the calorie intake is less than the amount the body uses up. The body then uses its excess fat stores as a source of energy – and the more fat the body burns the thinner one becomes.

How cucumber can help with weight loss?
While dieting, one must up the liquid calorie intake. Cucumbers are made up of 95% water and are extremely low in calories. And pure water has 0 calories. So, when you consume cucumbers (especially with the skin on) they make you feel fuller and yet has very little calories – a cup of sliced cucumber has barely 16 calories. Also, they have generous amounts of essential nutrients that make them helpful for weight loss. However, as they lack protein and few other vital nutrients essential for the body to keep functioning smoothly. So, you just cannot bank on cucumbers alone.

How does it help boost metabolism?
The recommended amount of water for a normal human being is 2 litres. But it sometimes could become difficult to stick to it. However, eating water dense foods, like cucumbers and watermelons, largely contribute to the 2 liters.
Also, cucumbers are

Diuretic: The high water content in the vegetable helps the urinary and bladder system. It not only encourages urination, but its juice also helps dissolve kidney stones.

Fiber-rich: The soluble fiber in cucumbers dissolves into a gel-like texture in your gut, helping to slow down your digestion. This helps you to feel full longer for a longer duration and reduces the food binges.

Hydrates: It quenches thirst and prevent the desire to snack due to dehydration and is a great way to prevent, constipation and overheating.

How to choose cucumbers:
• One must always look for cucumbers that dark green in colour and firm. Wrinkled or sunken cucumbers are older and bitter to taste
• Chop the end of the cucumbers and sprinkle a little salt on the chopped area. Now take the chopped end and rub the end together to reduce the bitterness.

–windowtonews