If you’re on TikTok, your “For You Page” is likely cool as a cucumber. The latest food trend sees people eating a whole cucumber a day, but is consuming an entire cucumber even good for you?
Tik Tok user @Logagm has skyrocketed to 5.2 million followers and 240.4 million likes for his now-viral “cucumber of the day” videos where he makes salads of all variations using an entire cucumber! Aside from the cucumber recall due to concerns of illness linked to salmonella, foodies on TikTok have followed suit and begun preparing their own cucumber salads. There are actually quite a few health benefits.
Having a whole cucumber isn’t a typical snack, most people opt for some cucumber slices, but eating a daily cucumber is safe and can contribute to a healthy diet.
According to our experts "Adding a cucumber to your diet can also help you meet the USDA’s recommendation of five to nine servings of fruits and veggies daily. Many people don’t get enough vegetables, so including a cucumber in your daily routine is a simple and tasty way to boost your intake,”
Here are all the cool benefits of eating a cucumber a day:
- Hydration
* Cucumbers are a water-rich food, made up of about 96% water, which can help you meet the necessary daily fluid intake
- Nutrients
*Eating cucumbers provide plenty of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, fiber and manganese.
- Meal satisfaction
.Since cucumbers are low in calories, they make for a great snack for anyone looking to watch calorie consumption.