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A crunchy salad addition that rarely gets centre stage, don’t be fooled by the humble cucumber. The savoury snack is secretly packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients and electrolytes, most of which are concentrated in its peel and seeds.
Though cucumber is a savoury food, it’s technically a fruit. It belongs to the cucurbitaceae family, which includes watermelon, courgette, and pumpkin. Cucumbers may not be as well-publicised as other superfoods, but they’ve been a staple in Indian traditional medicine since ancient times.
Curious about what the humble cucumber can do for your health? To dig up the full breadth of cucumber benefits, we spoke with Chloe Twist, qualified nutrition coach and PT at fitness educator OriGym: