Our Favorite Cucumber At A Cheaper Price
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Early this afternoon, after we took our lunch, my sibling and I went to the wet market. Because it is a Sunday, there is what we call a "tabo" in the city, where a lot of vendors who live from the mountainside come down and sell their products in the market for a cheaper price, compared to the goods that are sold in the grocery or supermarket. It is the best time to buy vegetables and fruits. Apart from being affordable, they're products are also fresh as some of them harvest their vegetables and fruits from their own garden.
True enough, we went for the cucumbers displayed in the sidewalk. Imagine, the cucumber's price was given to us at about 25 pesos per kilo, but if you go to the grocery store, you can only buy one piece or two of cucumber for that price. We made such a good decision at heading straight to the "tabo".
A little trivia. In our language, we call the cucumber, "Pipino". This is one of my favorite food. It was only recent, that I found out that cucumbers aren't exactly vegetables. They are actually classified as fruits. Just like any other fruits, this low-calorie fruit is very nutritious and has ample health benefits.
Health Corner
According to Rachael Link, MS, RD of healthline.com, here are the following benefits of eating cucumbers:
1.) It is high in nutrients , especially when eating the cucumbers with peels.
2.) It contains antioxidants that prevents the accumulation of harmful free radicals and may reduce the risk of chronic disease.
3.) It promotes hydration. Cucumbers are composed of about 96% water, thus, they may help you meet you daily fluid needs.
4.) It may aid in weight loss.
5.) It may lower blood sugar.
6.) It could promote regularity. The good amount of water and fiber found in cucumbers may help increase regularity and prevent constipation.
7.) Easy add to your diet; it can be eaten fresh or pickled. It's also a good addition to different dishes to add flavor.
@junvebbei i like it for an appetizer
cool, me too :)