Health News : Cucumber is considered very beneficial for health. Eating cucumber can fulfill the lack of water in the body. Eating cucumber seeds also provides many benefits (kheere ke beej ke fayde). Cucumber seeds are easily available in the market. If you want, you can easily extract the seeds of ripe cucumber at home. Cucumber seeds are included in superseeds. Hydroalcoholic and butanolic compounds are found in cucumber seeds, which provide some health benefits. Know in which diseases cucumber seeds prove beneficial?

Benefits of eating cucumber seeds

Cholesterol will be controlled- Eating cucumber seeds provides polyunsaturated fatty acids, which can reduce bad cholesterol in the body. The nutrients found in cucumber seeds prove helpful in cleaning blood vessels. This improves blood circulation and can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. To lower cholesterol, consume one teaspoon of cucumber seeds daily after meals. This will improve heart health.

Improves digestion-  Cucumber seeds help in relieving the problem of indigestion. That is, if you have constipation problems, then you can include cucumber seeds in the diet. Cucumber seeds are rich in fibre. Its consumption improves bowel movement and reduces the problem of constipation. If you want, you can also eat fresh cucumber by removing the seeds from it. You can also drink its juice or smoothie.

Beneficial for skin and hair- Cucumber seeds are also helpful for skin and hair. You can use them on the face as a scrub. Cucumber seeds can be used to hydrate the skin. This increases the glow of the face. The vitamins and minerals found in cucumber seeds work as a tonic for hair.

Eliminate lousy breath- Cucumber seeds are also considered good for oral health. It removes bad breath. Cucumber seeds contain antibacterial elements that reduce bad breath and cavities. Chewing cucumber seeds works as a mouth freshener. 

Beneficial in UTI- Cucumber seeds are also helpful in case of UTI. Cucumber seeds hydrate the body and help balance the pH. Cucumber seeds are antimicrobial, which helps in fighting any infection. These seeds have a cooling effect, so you can include them in the diet in case of UTI infection.

(This article is for general information; please consult a doctor before adopting any remedy)