Cucumber, with peel, raw

Fun Facts

1. The term “cool as a cucumber” is actually derived from the cucumber’s ability to cool the temperature of the blood. Also when applied topically, cucumber really does cool the blood and eases facial swelling, which is why cucumbers are so popular in facial regimens.
2. Out on a date and realize that you forgot gum or breath mints? Relax! Ask your waiter for some sliced cucumber with your meal. Take a slice and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath. The phytochemicals will kill the bacteria that are responsible for causing bad breath.
3. Cucumbers contain Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc. Who needs a multivitamin?
4. Cucumbers originally came from India and made their way to North America, Canada by the mid-1600’s.
5. It takes about a week to pickle a cucumber.