Cucumber, scientifically called Cucumis sativus is a widely-cultivated creeping vine plant in the Cucurbitaceae gourd family. Cucumber is considered botanically a fruit because it contains seeds and grows from the flowers of the plant. In culinary art, it is usually referred to as a vegetable because of its use as a side dish and low sugar content.

Regardless of where you grade cucumber either a fruit or vegetable, it is an edible plant that is highly nutritious, low in calories, contains soluble fibre, and a good amount of water that promotes hydration, effective in weight loss and general well-being.

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