The ordinary cucumber, or Cucumber seed (lat. Cucumis sativus) is an annual herbaceous plant, a species of Cucumber (Cucumis) of the Pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae). The stem is creeping, rough, ends tendrils, which he can cling to a support, stretched out on 1-2 m. Leaves heart-shaped, five-blade. The fruit is a multi-seeded, juicy, emerald green, bubble. Structure of the fruit characteristic of the Cucurbitaceae family and in the Botanical literature is defined as melon. It can have different shape and size (depending on variety). In culinary respect cucumbers traditionally referred to as vegetable crops. Cucumbers are rich in complex organic substances, which play an important role in metabolism. These substances stimulate the appetite, promote the absorption of other foods and improve digestion. Cucumber increases the acidity of gastric juice, so it is contraindicated for people suffering from gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and people with high acidity of the stomach. Contained in cucumbers potassium improves heart and kidney. In addition, cucumbers, and other vegetables, lots of fiber. Fiber is not digested by the human body, but it regulates the bowels and rids the body of excess cholesterol, the excess of which contributes to the development of atherosclerosis, diseases of the liver, kidneys and other organs
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