Usually appearing in daily dishes, cucumber (cucumber) is a cheap, easy-to-find food, but possesses many outstanding health benefits, especially the ability to support liver detoxification and purify the body.
According to WebMD, cucumbers contain more than 95% water, which helps enhance the filtration process of the liver and kidneys. In addition, the potassium content in cucumbers also helps balance electrolytes and increase the effectiveness of bile excretion - a key factor in the liver's detoxification mechanism.
Not only that, the antioxidant cucurbitacin and flavonoids in cucumber help reduce inflammation and protect liver cells from damage caused by free radicals. Eating cucumbers regularly or using them in detox dishes will help brighten skin and make the body more relaxed.
The simplest way to use: Eat raw with sesame salt or dipping in unsweetened yogurt.
Make a detox water: soak a few slices of cucumber with mint leaves, a few slices of lemon and 1 liter of water, leave in the refrigerator for 24 hours and drink gradually throughout the day.
"Squeeze cucumber with apples and pennywort to create a liver-cooled smoothie.
However, experts recommend not to abuse, especially eating pickled cucumbers - which can cause water retention and are counterproductive for people with kidney disease.
