I’m always fascinated by nutrition. I put quite a bit of watercress in my smoothie today… which led me down the rabbit hole reading about watercress… apparently a great antioxidant bang for the buck.

I had a bunch of articles about greens in my inbox this week.. thought this was interesting:

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The health benefits of cucumber




🥒“It’s the ‘eat your water’ beauty food that will nourish your gut,” agrees naturopathic nutritionist Jessica Shand. “It doesn’t often get the recognition it deserves. But it’s a really wonderful cleansing beauty food to add to your meals in the summer.”

From a nutritional perspective, the cucumber is 95% water, so it’s super hydrating and great for all facets of your health, including your skin. “I like to think of cucumbers as a great way to eat your water, but with all the added benefits of containing soluble fiber to nourish the digestive tract, which helps flush the system of toxins, preventing constipation and creating a less acidic environment in the gut microbiome too,” she says.

Rich in nutrients like vitamins K, B, and C and minerals like copper, phosphorous, potassium, and magnesium, you benefit from around 2g of fiber for every 300 g of cucumber you consume.

Don’t slice off the skin, because it’s one of the richest sources of silica, a mineral that activates enzymes involved in the production of collagen to keep skin supple and healthy. “And to top it off, cucumbers are also loaded with phytochemicals, such as lignans, flavonoids, and triterpenes, which help keep inflammation in the body at bay,” Shand adds. 🥒