Cultivation and consumption of cucumbers began at the dawn of civilization, specifically in India in the second millennium BC. However, despite its eastern origin, cucumbers areone of the most popular vegetables in the Mediterranean diet. Globally, their consumption ranks fourth among vegetables, being surpassed only by tomatoes, cabbages, and onions.
Whenbuying fruits and vegetables online, cucumbers are one of the essential vegetables due to their versatile use in the kitchen, being a basic ingredient in popular dishes such as gazpacho or ratatouille. Furthermore, its high nutritional value provides great benefits to our bodies.
Why buy cucumbers?
There are two main reasons tobuy cucumbers: their extraordinary nutritional value and their great performance in the kitchen, where they can be used as an ingredient in numerous delicious recipes.
Cucumbers are rich in vitamins A, B, C, and E, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and fiber. Their low carbohydrate content makes this vegetableone of the most sought after by people who need to lose weightor simply want to maintain their figure.
Vitamin A is essential for the proper functioning of the immune systemand for the health of bones, skin, and vision.
Vitamin B, especially folates, contribute to the production of white and red blood cells, also reinforcing the immune system.
On the other hand,vitamin C enhances iron absorptionand makes us more resistant to infections, whilevitamin E stabilizes blood cells
The main mineral present in cucumbers ispotassium, with important benefits for the nervous and muscular systems. In smaller amounts, there is phosphorus, an important player in bone and teeth health, and magnesium, which promotes intestinal functions.
As for theiruse in the kitchen, cucumbers are so highly valued that many chefs, whether professional or amateur, give this vegetable a place of honor among their ingredients. In addition to the aforementionedgazpachos and ratatouilles, cucumbers are commonly found indifferent types of salads, as they add a pleasant crunchy texture to these dishes.
Cucumbers pair perfectly with ingredients such as apple, watermelon, avocado, or yogurt when preparingcold soups and creams, very popular during the warm seasons.
Finally, these vegetables also have an importantuse in natural cosmetics, often used asmoisturizing masksfor the skin due to their high content of vitamins B and C. Using two slices toreduce dark circlesis a classic homemade cosmetic trick. And it works!
Frutamare Quality Guarantee
AtFrutamarewe not only sell fruits and vegetables, we also cultivate, harvest, and select them with exquisite care, so that the products that reach your table areof the highest quality, 100% natural, and without any defects
In our fruit and vegetable store you will findthe freshest and most delicious organic cucumbers, ready to eat raw or as ingredients in your favorite recipes, at the best market price.
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