ESL / EFL Quiz 376

The alkalinity of the minerals in cucumber juice effectively helps in regulating the bodys blood pH, neutralizing acidity. The juice is also soothing for the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers. Cucumbers have not received as much press as other vegetables in terms of health benefits, but this widely cultivated food provides us with a unique combination of nutrients. At the top of the phytonutrient list for cucumbers are its cucurbitacins, lignans, and flavonoids.