Nutritional value, efficacy and function of cucumber

Nutritional value: Cucumber is rich in protein, sugar, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin E, carotene, nicotinic acid, calcium, phosphorus and iron.

2, efficacy: Shun Fa Liang Jia: Silicon in cucumber can make hair smoother and nails brighter and stronger. The sulfur in cucumber is also beneficial to stimulate hair growth.

3. Beauty and skin care: Modern medical research shows that the cucumber enzyme contained in fresh cucumber can effectively promote the metabolism of the body, expand the capillaries of the skin, promote blood circulation and enhance the redox effect of the skin, so cucumber has a beauty effect. At the same time, cucumber is rich in vitamins, which can provide sufficient nutrition for the skin and effectively fight against skin aging.

4, clear the breath, benefit the kidney: cucumber juice is conducive to the treatment of gum disease, often eat can make the breath fresher. In addition, cucumber can also reduce the level of uric acid in the body and protect the kidney.

5. Detoxification and constipation prevention: Cucumber contains fine cellulose, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and help the excretion of stool in the body. Nutrient-rich cucumber helps to "clean up" the garbage in the body, and regular consumption helps to prevent kidney calculi.

6. Prevention of hangover: Cucumber contains a lot of B vitamins and electrolytes, which can supplement important nutrients, thus reducing discomfort after drinking and relieving hangover. In addition, alanine, arginine and glutamine contained in cucumber have certain auxiliary therapeutic effects on patients with liver diseases, especially those with alcoholic cirrhosis, and can prevent alcoholism.

7. Vitamin supplementation: Cucumber is rich in vitamins, such as B vitamins and vitamin C. It should be reminded that vitamin supplementation is better if cucumber is eaten with skin.

8. Prevent diabetes, reduce blood fat and stabilize pressure: A hormone in cucumber is beneficial to the pancreas to secrete insulin and help treat diabetes. Sterol in cucumber can lower cholesterol. Cucumber is rich in dietary fiber, potassium and magnesium, which is beneficial to regulating blood pressure and preventing hypertension.

9. Relieve arthritis and gout pain: Silicon in cucumber helps to enhance the health of joint connective tissue. Eating cucumber and carrot juice together can reduce uric acid and relieve arthritis and gout pain.