Did you know that a cucumber is actually a fruit not a vegetable? Cucumbers are a member of the Cucurbitaceae family just like squash and melons. Cucumbers are low in calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Cucumbers are high in water content which helps prevent dehydration. This can help maintain a healthy intestine, prevent constipation, and avoid kidney stones. Check out some other health benefits of cucumbers below… besides eating cucumbers to benefit from the nutrition, you can also use a cut cucumber to soothe sunburn!!