Before this time, I was not a fan of cucumbers. I only consumed it once in a very long while. But, not until recently did I get to find out the health benefits of cucumber, and I started incorporating it into my meals. If you were like me who rarely eats cucumbers, here are seven health benefits you stand to gain by eating them. 1. Fosters Hydration Cucumbers contain mainly water and some vital electrolytes. They can help prevent dehydration in hot weather or after an exercise. For people who find it difficult to drink sufficient water, adding cucumber and mint can be more desirable. Staying hydrated is vital for sustaining a healthy intestine, preventing constipation, kidney stones, and lots more. Cucumber is one of the most hydrating foods. 2. It Fights Cancer Cucumber belongs to a family of plants known as the Cucurbitaceae, which usually contains some amount of…

By- Aditi Maheshwari Kenya has been selected for listing in the Register of Good Safeguarding Practices. According to UNESCO, the listing aims to protect the intangible cultural heritage that makes people and their culture stand out in their history, nationalities, languages, ideology, and values. Kenyan farmers campaign to improve nutritional knowledge because they believe it will help sustain a healthy community, especially important during the pandemic. It has taken fifteen years of collaboration between scientists and communities, including school children, to earn this distinction. The project dates back to 2007, when researchers became aware of a decline in the food diversity in the country. Two main initiatives were launched; first, the scientists and community groups made an inventory of traditional foods, focusing on traditional vegetables. About 850 indigenous plants with local names were recorded. The inventory was followed by detailed documentation of use and related indigenous knowledge, including recipes and…