Cucumber

Of the Cucurbitaceae gourd family the ‘Cucumis sativus’ is a creeping vine plant originally from South Asia now being cultivated globally. Cucumbers contain antioxidants, including flavonoids and tannins preventing the accumulation of harmful free radicals and may reduce the risk of chronic disease. Low in calories, they contain 95% water which helps proper hydration. This affecting everything from physical performance to metabolism.