Cucumber
96% water, silica, and a cooling effect that no other ingredient provides.
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is 96% water — making it one of the most hydrating foods available. Its silica content supports skin elasticity and connective tissue, while its cooling compounds (cucurbitacins) have mild anti-inflammatory properties.
Good for
- Hydration
- Skin
- Gentle weight management
Watch for
No specific contraindications.
Deep cellular hydration
Structured water + silicaThe water in cucumber is structured with electrolytes and minerals — absorbed more efficiently than plain water. Combined with natural silica, it supports the extracellular matrix that keeps cells hydrated.
Skin and connective tissue
Silicon dioxideSilica is a precursor to collagen formation and is essential for skin elasticity, nail strength, and joint cartilage. Most people are mildly silica-deficient from modern diets.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 15 kcal |
| Water | 96g per 100g |
| Silica | ~2.1mg |
| Vitamin K | 16.4μg |
| Potassium | 147mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg |
Cucumber's role in cold-pressed juice is as much functional as nutritional — it provides volume and dilution without adding sugar load, allowing higher concentrations of active ingredients like turmeric or spinach to be delivered in a palatable drink.
- Market
- Bowenpally market, Hyderabad
- Distance
- 12km
- Restocked
- Every 2 days
- Freshness
- Pressed same day as purchase
Do
- Include peel if organic — the peel contains most of the silica
- Excellent on hot days or after exercise for rehydration
Don't
- Don't expect strong flavour — cucumber is the supporting cast, not the star
Cucumber's cooling sensation isn't just psychological — cucurbitacin compounds and the vegetable's high water activity genuinely lower skin temperature by 3–4°C when applied topically, and have a mild cooling effect when consumed. This is why cucumber has been used in Ayurvedic practice for heat-related conditions for millennia.
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