Cucumbers contain 95-98 % of water and are sometimes undeservedly considered of low value. According to nutritionists, one individual should consume at least 14-15 kg of cucumbers a year. The greatest value of cucumbers is that they contain basic minerals, especially potassium, calcium, magnesium, iodine in organic compounds, etc.
Lycopene, which is a carotinoid present in tomatoes and gives them their red colour, has antioxidant and anticancer properties. As an antioxidant, lycopene is able to protect cells against oxidation processes that cause DNA damage and can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
