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Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by okonja(m): 7:54pm On Mar 19, 2016
grin grin
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by missionmex(m): 7:58pm On Mar 19, 2016
Benjom:
No wonder some people can't do without it. I never knew it had so many benefits until now. Enough talk, I'll try one today solely for number 1 and 7 benefits. Thanks OP for the enlightenment.
your bone no strong ni?

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Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by Hysmady(m): 8:02pm On Mar 19, 2016
She say she want cucumber (In BRed's Voice) tongue
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by franklingud(m): 8:02pm On Mar 19, 2016
One question op.
O na eme ka Akpa amu mmadu ju eju? undecided
Ajuju ka mu juru o! Unu egbulam.
lipsrsealed

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Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by dharmie092: 8:06pm On Mar 19, 2016
hezy4real01:
Some ladies just have to stop eating this because de don chop am tire
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by Layonle(f): 8:07pm On Mar 19, 2016
pupsyd:
Is it fruit or vegetable?
ask google tongue
pupsyd:
Is it fruit or vegetable?
ask google
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by emydot(m): 8:08pm On Mar 19, 2016
Let's endeavour to cut the cucumber into pieces before eating.. By so doing we don't corrupt the mind of some people

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Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by Caspian22(m): 8:08pm On Mar 19, 2016
This is how I was making front page with my health blog posts when I started. Now I kind of regret it. All of them copied everywhere,
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by MichaelSokoto(m): 8:14pm On Mar 19, 2016
ijbeauty:
Nice fruit. I love cucumber when eaten with groundnut sha.
Laila illah lahu!
Chineke Jesus! shocked

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Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by MichaelSokoto(m): 8:19pm On Mar 19, 2016
emydot:
Let's endeavour to cut the cucumber into pieces before eating.. By so doing we don't corrupt the mind of some people
"lets cut it b4 eatin it"?
wat of dem wey like am like dat?
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by MichaelSokoto(m): 8:24pm On Mar 19, 2016
petiteee:
I love cucumbers! Especially when cold wink
d ones wey dem don dump out in d cold shey? grin

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Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by emydot(m): 8:25pm On Mar 19, 2016
MichaelSokoto:

"lets cut it b4 eatin it"?
wat of dem wey like am like dat?
. I think its better and more polite to cut it into pieces just like the way you cut your sugarcane. Its damn too long..

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Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by Nobody: 8:27pm On Mar 19, 2016
EbukaLive:
Girls in the house know the most important health benefit... grin

Yeye grin grin
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by MichaelSokoto(m): 8:28pm On Mar 19, 2016
emydot:
. I think its better and more polite to cut it into pieces just like the way you cut your sugarcane. Its damn too long..
eh ehn!
orishirishi explanation, kontunu!

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Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by Nobody: 8:29pm On Mar 19, 2016
ijbeauty:
Nice fruit. I love cucumber when eaten with groundnut sha.

Namesake
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by Nobody: 8:30pm On Mar 19, 2016
In B Red's Cracked Voice: "She said she want Cucumber" grin
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by TheyStoleMyName(m): 8:30pm On Mar 19, 2016
ijbeauty:
Nice fruit. I love cucumber when eaten with groundnut sha.

I see. So that's what they call them now?? #groundNUTS tongue wink
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by Teespice(f): 8:31pm On Mar 19, 2016
anyway

cucumber is used to service the engine of the female anatomy in a very sensual manner if you know what I mean.

Choi. I am just being a naughty lass.

runs away.

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Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by mart2k(m): 8:32pm On Mar 19, 2016
Whizzcute:
When you are looking for healthy foods to eat, then cucumber is a great choice. Cucumbers are fruits though we normally eat them as vegetables. Cucumber goes with the scientific name cucumis savitis which is made up of 90-96% of water in it. Cucumbers are commonly eaten raw . Cucumbers are of great benefits to your health and those health benefits are what am here to reveal to you.
Health Benefits Of Cucumber

1. Cucumber Contains Some Essential Vitamins
Vitamins are one of the most essential nutrients you need more in your body to live healthy and cucumbers are always give it to you if only you eat them. Basically,cucumbers contain vitamin A,B &C which in turn energize you, boost your immunity and keep you radiant. Cucumbers also contain other nutrients such as iron, calcium, phosphorous, zinc, folic acid magnesium, Vitamins B1,B2,B3,B6 and more.

2. Cucumbers Keep You Hydrated

Like I earlier mentioned, cucumbers are made up of 90-95% of water. This means that if you may eat cucumbers as alternative to water because of it’s high water content. And keeping you hydrated is not limited to eliminate thirst but many other functions like transportation of nutrients all round the body , aid in digestion etc.

3. Cucumbers Reduce The Risk Of Cancer
Another key health benefit of cucumber is having the ability to reduce risks of cancer. Cucumbers are made up of plant nutrients named cucurbitacins which according to scientists, have anti-cancer properties. Scientists also went ahead to prove that activities that leads to the growth and development of some cancerous cells in the body can be blocked by this nutrient in cucumbers called cucurbitacins.

4. Cucumbers Get Rid Of Bad Breath
Cucumbers help to freshen your breath and get rid of bad breath . Cucumbers are made up of phytochemicals which eliminates those bacteria causing bad breath. So when ever you feel you need to freshen your breath, get some cucumbers and eat.

5. Cucumber Is A Good Home Remedy For Sunburn
Cucumbers has the capability of clearing sunburns too. Whenever you are experiencing sunburns again, simply do this; Cut a cucumber into tiny slices and put them directly on the sunburn affected areas, remove immediately you feel the warmth from cucumbers.

6. Cucumbers Help To Fight Inflammation
Do you know that cucumber helps to reduce inflammation in the body. Well, cucumbers contain flavonoids which are have anti-inflammatory properties to reduce inflammation in the body.

7. Cucumbers Strengthen the Bones
Cucumbers are rich in vitamin K is very much important for a healthy bone. When there’s low amount of vitamin K in the body then the risk of bone fracture increases. So get yourself some cucumbers and save yourself from bone fractures.

8. Cucumbers Are Essential For Weight Loss
Well, if you are trying to drop some pounds, then you need cucumbers. This is because they are very low in calories . They also contain fibers which are ideal to regulate body weight .

9. Cucumbers Are Ideal For Diabetic Patients
Diabetic patients need cucumbers to maintain their diabetes. Cucumber contains a hormone essential for the pancreas for insulin production. So if you are diabetic, then never miss to eat good amount of cucumbers weekly.

10. Cucumbers Help To Prevent Constipation
Cucumbers are very rich in water like I’ve earlier said, they also contain fiber. These two nutrients enables food to move through the digestive tract quicker and more easily , helping you prevent constipation.

THANKS FOR READING AND KINDLY SHARE WITH OTHERS.


ARTICLE SOURCE: http://www.goziehealth.com/2016/03/10-amazing-health-benefits-of-cucumber.html
11. Good for masturbation.
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by Nobody: 8:32pm On Mar 19, 2016
Teespice:
anyway

cucumber is used to service the engine of the female anatomy in a very sensual manner if you know what I mean.

Choi. I am just being a naughty lass.

runs away.

Will you come back here angry
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by stevLegend: 8:36pm On Mar 19, 2016
The best way to enjoy it is taking it with fried groundnuts. Then, u'll get the real taste/nutrient.
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by TheyStoleMyName(m): 8:39pm On Mar 19, 2016
T
pupsyd:
Is it fruit or vegetable?
I hear it's some kind of flesh and it's very rich in proteins especially when eaten right
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by femi4: 8:51pm On Mar 19, 2016
Teespice:
anyway

cucumber is used to service the engine of the female anatomy in a very sensual manner if you know what I mean.

Choi. I am just being a naughty lass.

runs away.
Tspice! Experience yapa
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by 4nobody4every1: 9:04pm On Mar 19, 2016
Teespice:
anyway

cucumber is used to service the engine of the female anatomy in a very sensual manner if you know what I mean.

Choi. I am just being a naughty lass.

runs away.
shocked

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Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by professore(m): 9:10pm On Mar 19, 2016
this is nice
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by yunabdul: 9:20pm On Mar 19, 2016
These benefits listed are real. I have had three to four of the benefits of cucumber, that is why I can't see one and pass it by without buying it if I have the means. It's so good, though tasteless.
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by Longman313(m): 9:25pm On Mar 19, 2016
Nice one op,very educative
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by philipobiz: 9:27pm On Mar 19, 2016
Nice writeup. Fruits and vegetables are medicine to the body if only we could eat enough fresh ones on a daily basis

Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by otunba9ja: 9:35pm On Mar 19, 2016
EbukaLive:
Girls in the house know the most important health benefit... grin

Badt guy......i dey think the jamb answer wey dey ur mind.....
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by adexgii(m): 9:36pm On Mar 19, 2016
pupsyd:
Is it fruit or vegetable?



it's a vegetable not fruit
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by Whizzcute(m): 9:41pm On Mar 19, 2016
Caspian22:
This is how I was making front page with my health blog posts when I started. Now I kind of regret it. All of them copied everywhere,

how do you mean?
Re: 10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cucumber by Nobody: 9:43pm On Mar 19, 2016
Wow!

Thanks Op, now I'm always gonna have a cucumber around. smiley

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