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Cucumber

Hydrating; classic cooling food.

Benefits

Key compounds

Cucurbitacinsvitamin Ksilicaflavonoidshigh water content

May help with

Best for these goals

Hydrationskincooling

How to use it

Dill, yogurt, vinegar, tzatziki, salads, infused water, pickled

Evidence level

Traditional/Established

Cautions & interactions

Generally very safe; bitter varieties contain cucurbitacins
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