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13 REASONS YOU MUST TAKE CUCUMBER What is cucumber to you? I know your answer will possibly be, it is a fruit, another may say it is just a vegetable, but as a matter of fact, cucumber is a low calorie fruit, not a vegetable. Continue reading to see the reasons you must take cucumber… E ver wonder how to beat the scorching heat of the Sun? just remember your backyard garden. The wonderful low calorie fruit has more nutrients to offer than just water and electrolytes, Nutritionists confirmed that. In fact the reasons you must take cucumber cannot be overemphasized. HEALTH BENEFITS OF CUCUMBER 1.        It Fights cancer : cancer is a terminal disease which has claimed many lives over the century. Recent research shows that the gene in cucumber responsible for the bitter test can treat cancer. The bitter test is due to the presence of compounds called cucubitacins . Now, studies have shown that the fruits and leaves of this plant are found to kill and s

Benefits of Ginger Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain. Here are 11 health benefits of ginger that are supported by scientific research: 1. Ginger Contains Gingerol, a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties Ginger is a flowering plant that originated from China. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, and is closely related to turmeric, cardomon and galangal. The rhizome (underground part of the stem) is the part commonly used as a spice. It is often called ginger root, or simply ginger. Ginger has a very long history of use in various forms of traditional/alternative medicine. It has been used to help digestion, reduce nausea and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few. This is what ground, fresh and sliced ginger looks like: Ginger can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or as an oil or juice, and is som