The North Oregon Coast has periodic wind storms from the months of October to March. The storms we get here mostly have strong south winds and heavy rain. High wind warnings are issued by the National Weather Service prior to these wind storms with very good accuracy.
Cucumbers contain an anti-inflammatory flavonol called fisetin that appears to play an important role in your brain health. Cucumbers also contain polyphenols called lignans, which may help to lower your risk of breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate cancers.
Health Benefits of Cucumber. 1  It is one of the very low-calorie vegetables; provide just 15 calories per 100 g. It contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. 2  It is an excellent source of potassium, an important intracellular electrolyte. 100 g of cucumber provides 147 mg of potassium but only 2 mg of sodium. Potassium is a heart friendly electrolyte helps bring a reduction in total blood pressure and heart rates by countering effects of sodium.