Since there are some compounds called sterols contained in cucumber that have been shown to lower cholesterol, and the heaviest concentration of sterols is in the skin of the cucumber, we should retain the peel when we eat it, as said by Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners.
Although fresh cucumber is a very good source of the Vitamin C and mineral molybdenum, and also a good source of Vitamin A, dietary fiber, folate, magnesium, manganese, and potassium, it is less nutritious than most fruits and vegetables. Therefore, cucumber lovers should also eat other fruits and vegetables to get sufficient nutrients and vitamins.
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