I’ve heard recently that the cucumber has only water! But it is not true. Cucumber contains vitamins C, B1, B2, PP, sugar, and a lot of mineral salts. Most of these salts are alkaline, and consumption of cucumbers reduces the acidity of gastric juice. Cucumber juice cleanses the body, washing out poisonous substances and slag. High concentrations of potassium relieves the body of excess water and salt, contributes to the conclusion of sand from the kidneys, beneficial effects on heart and liver. Thus, you may go to Medifast Coupons, Jenny Craig Promo Code, or eDiets Promo Code and buy as much vegetables as you can. Regular consumption of vegetables with the addition of cucumbers slows the formation of fat in the body. It is useful for those who want to reduce your weight to do “fasting days” once a week, when you eat the day 1,5-2 kilograms of cucumbers - round vegetable bowl. Cucumber is one of the few vegetables that you can eat unripe and it will be the best way. Small cucumbers are much appreciated. And what about tomatoes? Tomatoes also contain much useful for human nutrition, mineral salts and vitamins. There are a lot of vitamins A and C (an important antioxidant), magnesium, potassium, iron and fiber in tomato. Do you know that tomatoes is a rich source of lycopene pigment (red color of fruit associated with one), which is also a powerful antioxidant.
   Antioxidants, which are contained in tomatoes, especially lycopene, protect body cells and contribute to the prevention of cancer. American scientists have brought a new variety of tomato that can prevent the development of cancer. This variety of tomato contains 2-3 times more lycopene than conventional varieties. Lycopene is most effective means in the prevention of prostate cancer of men and colon cancer, stomach and lungs, Cervix, mouth, pancreas and mammary glands.
The use of tomatoes and tomato juice (without salt) can also reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and circulatory system, improves lung, stomach and pancreas, and prevents the appearance of glaucoma. Tomatoes and cucumbers are healthy for people suffering from obesity, because these vegetables have low calorific value and high content of potassium.
   Tomatoes have another remarkable property: the beneficial effect of tomato, affected by food processing, is stronger than raw, because the concentration of lycopene increases during heating and canning. So if you have no contradictions, then round vegetable bowl – cucumbers and tomatoes – is a good way to improve your health!