Spanish Cucumber Snack

Pickles are a variety of cucumbers. They are harvested when they have a diameter of between 1 and 2.8 cm. They are characterized by thick skin and small seeds. Among the properties of gherkins we highlight the benefits  they are for the health. In addition to stimulating hair growth and strengthen nails thanks to its sulfur and silicon, they can add their properties to help fight bad breath.

Gherkins are ideal for removing uric acid as it helps to combat acidity and is appropriate to combat constipation. Potassium content stabilizes blood pressure and regulates cholesterol. Also helps reduce muscle pain. Removing kidney stones is also one of its benefits. One of the advantages of gherkins consumption for the skin includes the improvement of firmness and elasticity, since these vegetables contribute to the formation of collagen. Its high water content and low calorie makes it ideal for slimming diets. Its nutritional value also makes it a necessary nutrient because it contains acid folic, vitamin c, and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and potassium and magnesium and in a lesser amount, iron and zinc. The skin provides fiber and vitamin a.