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Are raw cucumbers good for you?

Nutrients. Cucumbers are packed with them. In just a single cup of cucumber slices, you'll get 14% to 19% of the vitamin K you need for the day. You'll also get vitamins B and C along with minerals like copper, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium.

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National Center for Health Statistics: "Daily Water Intake Among U.S. Men and Women, 2009–2012." CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets: "Gut emotions - mechanisms of action of probiotics as novel therapeutic targets for depression and anxiety disorders."

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