Cucumber

Cucumber

Best known as the base of salads, cucumber helps you instantly regain lost energy. It is also a great snack.

Nutritional value: Cucumber has 96 per cent water that is more nutritious than regular water. Its low calorie content makes it an ideal diet for people looking to lose weight. Vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and Vit.B9, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, zinc and iron are the major constituents.

Health benefits: Extremely helpful in keeping the body hydrated and regulating body temperature. It also helps in flushing out toxins, controls blood pressure, is beneficial for teeth and gums, promotes joint health, and stimulates hair and nail growth.