India, May 2 -- Cucumber is the summer favourite fruit for many good reasons. It is juicy, refreshing and crunchy, making it perfect to beat the summer heat. But, by any chance, are you eating it the wrong way and lowering its efficiency? Yes, how you prepare a cucumber before eating it can make a big difference. Dietician Shweta J Panchal recently explained the appropriate way to eat a cucumber so you can get the best out of this summer favourite. The dietician advocated that a cucumber is the healthiest when eaten whole, not peeled. "The skin of a cucumber is where the majority of its fibre, silica, Vitamin K, and antioxidants live. When you peel it, you're left with mostly water and very little else," she revealed, adding that you are stripping away its nutrition when you peel. Shweta noted that the peel not just carries insoluble fibre but also antioxidants that help the body deal with inflammation and oxidative stress. So when you remove the peel, you are also removing a major part of its nutritional profile. The dietician noted only if it is waxed. She shared, "Commercially sold cucumbers are often coated in wax to extend shelf life. In that case, wash it thoroughly with warm water and a brush, or buy unwaxed cucumbers from your local sabziwala." The best way is to eat it whole. The dietician also recommended adding a pinch of pink salt, suggesting it as a hydration hack, as it helps maintain electrolyte balance and is good for hydration in the summer....