Nutritional value of cucumber

Cucumber Introduction

Other names for cucumber: cucumber, cucumber, king melon, prickly melon

Nutritional value of cucumber:

Cucumber is rich in vitamin C, which can protect teeth, prevent arteriosclerosis, remove free radicals and prevent cancer, protect cells, detoxify, protect the liver, improve immunity and emergency response. Cucumber tastes sweet, cool, bitter, non-toxic, enters the spleen, stomach and large intestine meridians; it has the effects of removing heat, promoting diuresis, detoxifying, clearing heat and promoting urination; it is mainly used to treat thirst, sore throat, conjunctivitis and burns.

The efficacy and function of cucumber:

1. Anti-tumor: Cucurbitacin C contained in it can improve the immune function of human body and achieve the purpose of anti-tumor. In addition, this substance can also treat chronic hepatitis and persistent hepatitis, and prolong the survival of patients with primary liver cancer.

2. Anti-aging: It is rich in vitamin E, which can prolong life and resist aging; the cucumber enzyme in cucumber has strong biological activity and can effectively promote the body's metabolism. Applying the mashed cucumber juice on the skin can moisturize the skin and smooth wrinkles.

3. Anti-alcohol poisoning: The alanine, arginine and glutamine contained in cucumbers have a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on liver patients, especially those with alcoholic cirrhosis, and can prevent and treat alcohol poisoning.

4. Lowering blood sugar: The glucosides and fructose contained in cucumbers do not participate in the normal sugar metabolism. Therefore, when diabetics use cucumbers instead of starchy foods to satisfy their hunger, their blood sugar will not increase, and may even decrease.

5. Lose weight and strengthen the body: The succinic acid contained in cucumbers can inhibit the conversion of sugars into fat. In addition, the cellulose in cucumbers has a certain effect on promoting the elimination of corrupt substances in the human intestine and lowering cholesterol, which can strengthen the body.

6. Nourish the brain and calm the mind: Contains vitamin B1, which is beneficial to improving the functions of the brain and nervous system, can calm the mind and assist in the treatment of insomnia.

Cucumber is suitable for people:

It is edible for the general public

1. It is suitable for people with fever, obesity, high blood pressure, high blood fat, edema, cancer, and alcoholics; and it is one of the first choices for diabetics;

2. However, people with weak spleen and stomach, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and cold lung and cough should eat less cucumber, because cucumber is cold in nature and patients with cold stomach may suffer from abdominal pain and diarrhea after eating it.

Cucumber therapeutic effects:

Cucumber is sweet, cool, bitter, non-toxic, and enters the spleen, stomach, and large intestine meridians;

It has the effects of removing heat, promoting diuresis, detoxifying, clearing away heat and promoting urination;

It is mainly used to treat thirst, sore throat, conjunctivitis and burns.

Cucumber cooking instructions:

1. Cucumber should not be eaten raw as a fruit, but should not be eaten too much.

2. Cucumbers contain fewer vitamins, so if you eat cucumbers regularly, you should eat other fruits and vegetables at the same time.

3. The tail of the cucumber contains more bitter substances, which have anti-cancer effects, so don’t throw away the entire tail of the cucumber.

4. People with liver disease, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease and high blood pressure should not eat pickled cucumbers.