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Benefits of Eating Cucumbers

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Cucumbers are nutritious fruits with a high water content. Eating them can help improve overall body health. One way to process cucumbers is to boil them. To make boiled cucumber, you simply cook the cucumber in boiling water with a little salt until it reaches a soft texture.  This fruit, from the same family as watermelon and pumpkin, is rich in various vitamins and minerals essential for body health. The water content can also help hydrate the face. With its high water content, cucumbers are not just nutritious, they are also refreshingly hydrating. This fruit, packed with nutrients, can be a revitalizing addition to your diet.  Nutrient Content in Cucumber Cucumbers are low in calories but have many essential vitamins and minerals. One 300 gram unpeeled cucumber contains several ingredients, such as: Calories: 45 kilocalories. Total fat: 0 grams. Carbohydrates: 11 grams. Protein: 2 grams. Fiber: 2 grams. Vitamin C: 14% of the recommended daily intake (RDI) or the body's daily r

Benefits of Milk Thistle

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Silybum marianum L (milk thistle) is a member of the Carduus marianum family and has been used for many years to treat liver and gallbladder disorders, animal bites, mushroom poisoning, and excessive alcohol use. This plant is found in Kashmir, North America, Canada and Mexico. Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used for over 2,000 years. Much has been written about its impact on health. There are more than 300 scientific studies on milk thistle, one of which is a study by Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian and Columbia University Medical Center, which found the liver-protecting effects of milk thistle in cancer chemotherapy. This research also covers all aspects of the use of milk thistle in the treatment of cancer and in fighting other diseases such as hepatitis C, diabetes, and HIV. Anticancer Plants and Herbs The researchers stated that preclinical and clinical research shows the potential of milk thistle as an anticancer agent. Milk thistle is an

Benefits of Kombucha for Health

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Kombucha tea has become popular recently. This healthy drink, which results from the fermentation of black tea, yeast, and sugar, benefits the body. Kombucha has been around for almost 2,000 years. This healthy drink originated in China and then spread to Japan and Russia. It is trendy because people know it as a drink to maintain health and energy. It is even suitable for those trying to lose or maintain weight. This drink is available in many flavour variants. If you have time, you can make it yourself at home. However, you must note that kombucha is not a food or substitute.  Kombucha, a fermented drink from Manchuria, China, has existed for centuries. Today, its popularity has spread worldwide, becoming a top choice for those who value health and want to find a natural alternative. Made from a mixture of tea, sugar, and yeast, kombucha is refreshing and full of benefits. What makes kombucha so unique is the fermentation process. Green tea or black tea is mixed with sugar and yeast

Apple cider vinegar is very healthy: Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

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Apple cider vinegar is an ancient home remedy for preventing and treating various diseases. Not only is it said to affect blood sugar levels positively, but drinking apple cider vinegar daily is also said to strengthen the immune system. Thanks to its antibacterial effect, it is also used to treat cystitis. But how healthy is apple cider vinegar, and what are the side effects? We explain what apple cider vinegar is and present the recipe for the drink. Healthy effects of apple cider vinegar If you drink apple cider vinegar every day, you can help supply your body with vitamins, trace elements, and minerals. Vinegar is also said to wake you up, strengthen the immune system and help fight headaches and asthma. Additionally, apple cider vinegar is a remedy for healthy skin, hair, and nails. Apple cider vinegar is also said to have many other healthy effects. However, these are usually not scientifically proven: It is said to lower blood sugar levels and may support diabetes treatment. It

Asparagus: Benefits, Processing, Cooking, Storing - Tips

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  Buying, cooking and frying asparagus: tips and recipes Hardly any other vegetable is as popular as asparagus in Germany. During the short season it is available in a wide range of colors, varieties and commercial qualities. Tips for preparation and recipes. Harvest time largely determines whether the asparagus appears green, white, or slightly purple. White asparagus, especially mild tasting, is very mild because it grows on earthen walls underground, protected from sunlight. It is stung as soon as the earth's surface rises slightly and before it is exposed to sunlight. Connoisseurs of purple asparagus appreciate it for its subtle, slightly strong taste. He was stung when he penetrated the surface of the earth. Green asparagus grows without soil walls and is mostly above ground. Sunlight causes the plant to begin photosynthesis and the asparagus turns green. The spears are thinner and have a stronger flavor than white asparagus. How to recognize fresh asparagus? Consu

Pick your own strawberries, store them properly, and recognize their ripeness

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  Bright red and fragrant: strawberries are healthy, delicious and in season again. If you want to enjoy the full aroma, you should buy regional products or pick the fruit yourself. Tips and recipes. In sweet or savory dishes, as jam or just plain - strawberries are one of the favorite fruits of Germans. Strawberries have been popular for a long time: our ancestors already knew about wild strawberries. The first finds date back to the Stone Age. In ancient times, Roman poets such as Ovid, Virgil, and Pliny praised the aromatic qualities of the small fruit. They called it "frega" or "fregum", derived from the Latin "fragare" (to kiss). Know ripeness, freshness and quality when purchasing Because strawberries do not ripen, consumers should ensure when purchasing that all berries are evenly red, shiny, and plump. Overripe fruit or bruised strawberries will quickly spoil. Other signs of freshness include short green stems and consistent green sepals w

Benefits of eating cherries

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Cherries: Healthy fruit for sweet and savory dishes Cherries are very healthy and not only do they taste delicious, but they can also be easily made into cakes, desserts or sauces. Tips on removing seeds, preserving, thickening and recipes. Summer is a fun time. The aromatic fruit is sold fresh from around June to the end of August. Cherries are available in hundreds of varieties. A basic distinction is made between sweet and sour cherries. There are two types of sweet cherries – hard-fleshed cartilaginous cherries, also known as button cherries, and soft-fleshed heart cherries. Both taste best fresh, straight from the tree. The first pink varieties hit the market in late May, followed by the dark red varieties in July. Sour cherries, on the other hand, taste, as the name suggests, slightly sour and are ideal for baking, jam or compote. The most famous sour cherry variety is the dark red morello cherry. Buy cherries from the garden or pick them yourself In Germany, cherries g