Eating one popular fruit 'provides most vitamins we need on daily basis'

A nutritional guru has dished out the details on a fruit he touts as "nature's solution" to those pesky energy slumps , thanks to its vitamin and mineral jackpot. The well-named Dr. Blake Livingood, who dishes out health tips to his hefty following of 177,000 TikTok fans, recently spotlighted the humble cucumber's benefits in his latest video.

"They contain most of the vitamins and the minerals and the micronutrients that you need every single day all in one single vegetable," he kicked off. Dr. Livingood broke down how cucumbers' B1, B2, and B3 vitamins are not just energy boosters but also enhance "lots of other processes" in the body.



He went on: "Then we're getting minerals including calcium, magnesium and phosphorus that most people are deficient in." American gets British boyfriend to try classic breakfast – then he gives brutal verdict Best food gifts for the holidays including wine gift baskets, cookie tins, and more The doc pointed out that while many energy drinks bank on B vitamins and electrolytes for a performance and energy lift, nothing beats the real deal. "We're also getting extra fibre, which is going to aid in weight loss and make us more full," he noted.

Dr. Livingood hailed cucumbers as an ace pick-me-up, especially when the afternoon slump hits, advising to skip the energy drinks and caffeine fixes. "Ignore sodas, simply pick up a cucumber," he concluded, reports Surrey Live .

One TikTok user chimed in with their own cucumber praise: "Cucumbers and hummus are my favourite lunch! " They added, "I never understood why I enjoyed it so much until hearing this. I am low in B vitamins which would explain why I crave it." Another challenged, "So how many cucumbers do you need to eat to get your daily recommended dose of these nutrients because the percentages for one cup is pretty damn low? " To which the doctor confidently responded, "We recommend 1/2-1 cucumber per day! " And when faced with the fruit or veggie debate, Dr Livingood cleared the air once and for all, replying to a cynical commenter: "Yes, botanically cucumbers are a fruit, and culinarily they are treated as vegetables! " Another curious mind inquired, "Do you have to eat the skin? " and Dr Livingood assured, "We recommend keeping the skin on! You can peel it if you prefer, but it may not have the exact same nutrients listed in this video.

" Then there was the TikTok user who wondered about pickling effects, prompting the doctor to inform them, "Pickling has great benefits! They will not maintain all of the exact same vitamins and minerals, but it will be similar! " Meanwhile, Healthline reinforces Dr Livingood's pointers, highlighting, "It's high in beneficial nutrients, as well as certain plant compounds and antioxidants that may help treat and even prevent some conditions. Cucumbers are also low in calories and contain a good amount of water and soluble fibre, making them ideal for promoting hydration and aiding in weight loss.".