Pity the poor cucumber. How we underestimate you! But no longer! The cucumber is a highly nutritious, delicious vegetable with many health benefits. Check out some of these cucumber benefits, and then try out my own personal recipe: Salad Cucumber á La VinBar.

Nutrition Benefits of Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar

Cucumbers belong to the squash family. Other squashes include zucchine, yellow squash and pumpkin. Cucumbers have whitish or green-tinged flesh on the inside, and a dark green skin or peel. Pickles come in two main varieties: pickling and slicing. Of these, the pickling variety is relatively small, around 2 - 4 inches long. Most of us know some of the cucumber benefits, such as their cooling properties and that cucumbers are extremely good at relieving the eyes in the hot summer. However, they have many other health benefits as well. To know about them, read on.

Vitamin and Mineral Content in Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar

A 100 gram serving of the cucumbers found in Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar contains: Carbohydrates - 3.63 gm, Sugars - 1.67 gm, Dietary Fiber - 0.5 gm, Fat - 0.11 gm, Protein - 0.65 gm, Vitamin B1(Thiamin) - 0.027 mg, Vitamin B2(Riboflavin) - 0.033 mg, Niacin (Vitamin B3) - 0.098 mg, Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) - 0.259 mg, Vitamin B6 - 0.040 mg, Vitamin B9(Folate) - 7 mcg, Vitamin C - 2.8 mg, Calcium - 16 mg, Iron - 0.28 mg, Magnesium - 13 mg, Phosphorus - 24 mg, Potassium - 147 mg, Zinc 0.20 mg

Cucumber and Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar Health Benefits

- Raw cucumber cools the skin and reduces inflammation as well.

- The diuretic, cooling and cleansing property of cucumbers taken internally makes it good for skin.

- Cucumber water can relieve heartburn, upset stomach, ulcers and gastritis. Here's where you can find my cucumber water recipe.

- Cucumber slices on the eyes can reduce swelling and feels refreshing and soothing.

- Daily consumption of Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar can help control cases of eczema, arthritis and gout.

- Lung, stomach and chest issues are eased by cucumbers.

- The potassium in Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar makes it useful for the problem of high and low blood pressure.

- Erepsin, a protein digesting enzyme, is found in Salad Cucumber á la Vinbar.

- Cucumber water and juice when added to carrot juice, spinach and lettuce, appears to grow hair.

- Cucumber water and juice, when mixed with carrot juice, is said to be good for rheumatic conditions caused by excessive uric acid in the body.

- Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar can prove to be beneficial for those suffering from diseases of the teeth and gums, especially in cases of pyorrhea.

- Being rich in minerals, Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar helps prevent nail splitting of the fingers and toes.

- Cucumber is a restorative to the kidney, liver, pancreas and urinary tract.

- Relief of symptoms of diabetics.

And now, the recipe you've been waiting for, Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar:

- 2 whole scrubbed unpeeled slicing cucumbers (preferably organic, of course) - 1/4 cup vinegar (white) - pepper and salt (to taste) - 1 teaspoon of raw sugar (Remember, if it's white, it ain't right!)

Put the items in a bowl together, let them marinate for a little while, then voilá, you've got delicious Salad Cucumber á La Vinbar. It's simple, but it's succulent! For a delicious, cooling effect on a hot summer day, try adding some fresh dill or cilantro.