Many people use cucumbers for beauty treatments. It's really good. Let's learn about its nutritional value. Cucumber IntroductionCucumber is the fruit of the Cucurbitaceae plant cucumber. It was originally called "Hugua" because it was introduced from the Western Regions during the Western Han Dynasty. Li Shizhen said: "Zhang Qian obtained the species from the Western Regions, hence the name Hugua." The water content of cucumber is 96% to 98%. It is not only crisp, fragrant, delicious, but also rich in nutrients. Nutritional value of cucumber1. Anti-tumor: Cucurbitacin C contained in cucumber can improve the immune function of human body and achieve the purpose of anti-tumor. In addition, this substance can also treat chronic hepatitis; 2. Anti-aging: Old cucumbers are rich in vitamin E, which can prolong life and resist aging. The cucumber enzyme in cucumbers has strong biological activity and can effectively promote the body's metabolism. Applying cucumber juice to the skin can moisturize the skin and smooth wrinkles. 3. Prevent alcohol poisoning: Alanine, arginine and glutamine contained in cucumbers have a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on liver patients, especially those with alcoholic cirrhosis, and can prevent alcohol poisoning. 4. Lowers blood sugar: The glucosides and fructose contained in cucumbers do not participate in normal sugar metabolism, so when diabetics eat cucumbers instead of starchy foods to satisfy their hunger, their blood sugar levels will not rise, but may even fall. 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. Nourishes the brain and calms the mind Cucumbers are rich in B vitamins, which are beneficial to improving the functions of the brain and nervous system, can calm the mind and assist in the treatment of insomnia.Edible EffectCucumbers are sweet, cool, bitter, non-toxic, and enter the spleen, stomach, and large intestine meridians; It can clear away heat and promote diuresis; It is mainly used to remove heat, promote diuresis, and detoxify. It can treat thirst, sore throat, fire eyes, and burns caused by hot water or fire.Target GroupIt is edible for general population. 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 people with cold stomach may suffer from abdominal pain and diarrhea after eating it. |
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