Cucumber (VELLARIKAYI)

Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
Tamil Name: வெள்ளரிக்காய் / Veḷḷarikkāy
Hindi Name: खीरा / kheera
Malayalam Name: വെള്ളരിക്ക / veḷḷarikka
Telugu Name: దోసకాయ / Dōsakāya
Kannada Name: ಸೌತೆಕಾಯಿ / Sautekāyi

Cucumber vegetables are very cool and it is one of the low-calorie vegetables; It includes various nutritional benefits and also contains valuable nutrients and hydrating properties. The cucumber has hundreds of varieties and comes with various colors. The raw cucumber provides many health benefits and reducing excess body heat. It is mostly used for many dishes such as salat, desserts, etc. It has a high amount of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, Potassium, etc. It used to reduce all kinds of heart-related diseases, constipation and improves heart health.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 16
• Protein: 1 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Carbohydrates: 4 g
• sugar: 2 g
• sodium: 2 mg
• Magnesium: 10%
• Potassium: 13%
• Manganese: 12%
• Vitamin C: 14%
• Vitamin K: 62%

Medicinal Properties

Anti-inflammatory Properties

Antioxidants Properties

Anti-aging  Properties

Health Benefits

• It helps to control blood sugar level
• Cucumber improves digestion health
• Protect the brain from neurological disorders
• promotes heart health
• Reduce the risk of cancer and bad breath
• Helps to relieve joint pains
• Boost bones strength and maintains a healthy weight
• Helps to prevent constipation