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The demand of cucumber in the form of salad increases considerably during summer. Cucumber contains up to 95 percent water. Cucumbers will help in preventing the problem of dehydration caused by the hot summer sun. Some people eat cucumbers peeled and some people like to eat them whole.

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You get many benefits by eating cucumber without peeling it. Cucumber peel contains many types of antioxidants which are beneficial for health in many ways. The peel is high in antioxidants, including tannins and flavonoids, which have been shown to reduce the risk of chronic disease.

If you eat cucumber without peeling, then your weight can decrease rapidly. If you eat cucumber with peel, then you will not have the problem of constipation. Your stomach will be clean every day and your body will also be hydrated. Eating whole cucumber also gives relief from stomach problems.

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Consuming unpeeled cucumber also helps in detoxifying the body and flushing out the toxins easily. Wash the cucumber thoroughly before eating it whole. If possible, use warm water to wash the cucumbers. Cut off the top and bottom of the cucumber and separate them.