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Cucumber skins contain insoluble fiber, which helps add bulk to your stool. This helps food to move through your digestive tract more quickly for healthy elimination. Cucumbers are very low in calories, yet they make a filling snack (one cup of sliced cucumber contains just 16 calories).
What's New and Beneficial About Cucumbers. Researchers have long been familiar with the presence of unique polyphenols in plants called lignans, and these health-benefiting substances have been studied extensively in cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli or cabbage) and allium vegetables (like onion or garlic).