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Cucumber

It is a creeping vine that bears cylindrical fruits that are used as culinary vegetables. [...] In human cultivation, the varieties of cucumbers are classified into three main varieties: "slicing", "pickling", and "burpless".[...]

Most people report a mild, almost watery flavor or a light melon taste, while a small but vocal minority report a highly repugnant taste—some say almost perfume-like. Cucumbers vary in bitterness, even from the same plant. This bitter taste is attributed to the chemical compound Cucurbitacin C.

Source: Wikipedia

Cucumber and the Dukan Diet

Fresh cucumbers are allowed from the Cruise phase on PV days. The vegetable is great in salads, with yoghurt and its crisp and fresh taste can liven up any meal. On those days you can have unlimited amounts of cucumbers.

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Cucumber

Nutrition

Amount per 100g
Calories 14
Total Fat 135mg
Saturated Fat 25mg
Sodium 2mg
Total Carbohydrate 3g
Fibre 600mg
Sugars 2g
Protein 620mg
Source: WolphramAlpha

Fun Facts

Cucumbers are about 95 per cent water. The skin is their most nutritious part.

The cucumber is said to be good for fighting wrinkles and cellulite.

A freshly cut cucumber can be used as an effective shoe-shine, since the chemicals in it repel water.

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