Cucumber is a fruit

It has become accustomed to think of cucumber as a vegetable but in reality it is not. Cucumber is actually a fruit that belongs to the family cucurbitaceous including melons, zucchini, pumpkins and squash. All these which can be grown on farms listed on Belize real estate rentals.


There is a variety of cucumber that differ in color size and texture of skin, however they are listed under two types which are slicing cucumber and pickling cucumber. The slicing cucumber is grown for consumption in its fresh and raw form. They are usually large in size and have a thick smooth skin. It also varies in color and size depending on the variety of slicing cucumber. The prickly cucumber is mainly grown for processing into pickle. These are small in size, at times thinly skinned and having some tiny white spines. Cucumbers grow in vines in almost any tropical environment making farm lands in Cayo, Belize real estate the ideal property.

Soothing and cool cucumbers are rich in vitamins and minerals making them a great fruit to consume on a daily basis as they aid in toning the skin, treating sunburn, developing connective tissues in muscles, tendons, cartilage, bones and aid in relieving swelling under the eyes. Reasons to go and purchase a few at the local market not far from your Belize vacation home rental.

This fruit has been widely used in many cultures due to its health benefits. Cucumbers are great for controlling blood pressure, managing diabetes, alleviating kidney stones and it high cleaning properties aids in constipation. Inflammation from arthritis, asthma and gout is also alleviated, giving you plenty more reasons to scurry out that vacation house rental in Belize and purchase some fresh cucumbers.


To know more on the great benefits of cucumber whilst staying at avacation house rental in Belize contact us at Better In Belize Eco Villageor email info@betterinbelize.
Location: Belize

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