Cucumber Health: Nutrition, Peel Benefits & Digestion

Cucumbers are hydrating and low in calories, with many nutrients concentrated in the peel. Learn how to stop 'cucumber burps' and discover the nutritional differences between fresh cucumbers, zucchinis, and pickled varieties.

How to Make a Cucumber Last Longer After I Cut It

Published Aug,23 2011 | By Joanne Thomas

The American Dietetic Association calls cucumbers a good source of vitamin K as well as vitamin C and potassium. With only 8 calories per half-cup, crunchy, fresh cucumbers are a good choice for a healthy snack and a nice, fat-free addition to salads.

A writer of diverse interests, Joanne Thomas has penned pieces about road trips for Hyundai, children's craft projects for Disney and wine cocktails for Robert Mondavi. She has lived on three continents and currently resides in Los Angeles, where she is co-owner and editor of a weekly newspaper. Thomas holds a BSc in politics from the University of Bristol, England.