English Cucumbers And Their Health Benefits
English cucumbers, or burpless cucumbers, throw a lot of people off because most have never even heard of one before. So what's the lowdown on this interestingly named veggie? First, you may be surprised to know that there are about one hundred different kinds of cucumbers (cucumis sativus for those who want the Latin name), and that most cucumbers have different purposes. Certain varieties are used mainly for pickles, while others work much better if they are fresh and used in things like salads.
The differences between the English cucumber and the one that most people know of aren't that prominent for the most part. English cucumbers tend to have less seeds, and are much easier on the digestive system, and because of their packaging - they tend to be easier to cut and require no peeling, so you can throw them into what ever, right off the bat.
Because they are easier to digest, they are often times referred to as burpless cucumbers, and as gross as the name is - its quite true. Also, for those who detect a slightly bitter taste in cucumbers, because the English cucumber has less seeds, the bitter taste should be greatly reduced.
In terms of health benefits, this vegetable certainly has its fair share, containing high amounts of vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, pantothenic acid or B5, and Magnesium, just to name a few. People who are having urinary problems may find that cucumbers help, as they promote the flow of urine. They are also good for liver problems, pancreatic issues, and can help the body digest protein a little better, so if you are going the vegan route, you may want to make any cucumber a part of your daily eating routine.
Considering that the English cucumber like many other varieties contains mostly water, eating these veggies can be a great way to properly hydrate the body. Silica can also be found, which is good for strengthening connective tissues. Any kind of cucumber is good for skin care, and considering that they are so low in calories, and yet have good fiber content - a great vegetable to add to any diet plan would easily be the English cucumber.
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