Bitter gourds are very low in calories but dense with precious nutrients. It is an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, and B3, C, magnesium, folic acid, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, and has high dietary fiber. It is rich in iron, contains twice the beta-carotene of broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, and twice the potassium of a banana. Bitter melon contains a unique phyto-constituent that has been confirmed to have a hypoglycemic effect called charantin. There is also another insulin-like compound known as polypeptide P which have been suggested as insulin replacement in some diabetic patients.
Yes.
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yes they are because there is no salt or any fats in a cucumber just natural ingredients in a cucumber.
Cucumber.
For eating in salads, and for pickling to eat as a pickle.
No actually cucumber has a good health benefit for our body. Studies have proven that cucumber has fiber on it's skin which helps for good digestion so better don't peel off it's skin just wash it carefully before eating.
Best Pairings for Cucumber Recipes- Cucumber + tomato- Cucumber + feta cheese- Cucumber + red onion- Cucumber + vinegar- Cucumber + herbs (esp. mint, dill, basil, chervil, chives, cilantro)- Cucumber + garlic- Cucumber + sesame- Cucumber + seaweed- Cucumber + yogurt or cream- Cucumber + avocado- Cucumber + fish and shellfish (esp. crab, tuna, and anchovies)
a frog likes cucumber
To determine if cucumber seeds are good, you can perform a germination test by placing a few seeds on a damp paper towel in a warm place. Good seeds will sprout within a few days, indicating their viability.
A hothouse cucumber is a cucumber that is seedless.
A cucumber is a fruit, but for culinary purposes it is a vegetable
A large cucumber typically yields about 1 to 1.5 cups of sliced or diced cucumber, depending on its size and water content. If you're using it for recipes, it's good to measure out the quantity you need, as cucumbers can vary.