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    Don't forget these four taboos when eating cucumber

    • Last Update: 2014-03-18
    • Source: Internet
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    Cucumbers are formerly known as cucumbers Cucumber is crispy and tender, juicy and sweet It can make the body fluid quench thirst and has special fragrance Cucumber contains many kinds of nutrients, the water content is 98%, every 100g fresh cucumber contains 0.6g protein, 0.2g fat and 2.0g carbohydrate Protein contains essential amino acids such as arginine; there are many kinds of carbohydrates, including glucose, galactose, mannose, fructose and xylose In addition, cucumber also contains crude fiber, vitamin B1, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin C and other vitamins Cucumbers were first used as medicine in the collection of Materia Medica According to traditional Chinese medicine, they are cool, sweet and nontoxic, and enter the three meridians of spleen, stomach and large intestine It can promote body fluid to quench thirst, relieve heat, reduce swelling and diuresis, treat sore throat, swelling of limbs, dysentery and hematochezia 1 The magic effect and function of cucumber: (1) the beauty effect of cucumber: 1 The weight loss of cucumber: cucumber is a kind of vegetable that can be beautified all the time, which is called "beauty agent in the kitchen" It can effectively resist skin aging, reduce the generation of wrinkles and prevent cheilitis and angular stomatitis if it is often eaten or pasted on the skin Cucumber is a good diet food People who want to lose weight should eat more cucumbers, but remember to eat fresh cucumbers instead of pickled cucumbers, because pickled cucumbers with salt will cause obesity Cucumber has the effect of lowering blood sugar For diabetes patients, cucumber is the best vegetable and fruit food Bitter element in cucumber has anti-cancer effect According to compendium of Materia Medica, cucumbers have the functions of clearing heat, relieving thirst, benefiting water and reducing swelling 2 Anti-aging effect of cucumber: cucumber contains more vitamin E, which can resist peroxidation and anti-aging effect Cucurbitacin C contained in cucumber can stimulate the immune function of human body, eliminate the pain of primary liver cancer, and prolong the survival period Cellulose contained in cucurbitacin can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, easily excrete the waste in the intestine, and prevent colorectal cancer 3 Whitening and spot removing of cucumber efficacy: cucumber also contains rich cucumber enzyme, which can promote the metabolism of the body and receive the beauty effect of moistening and hair care Wash the face with cucumber juice, or mash and apply the face for one hour and then wash it, which can stretch the wrinkles and moisturize and spot removing Cucumber is a dish that can be cosmeted It is known as "beauty agent in the kitchen" Regular consumption or use of mask can effectively prevent skin aging and reduce wrinkles If the skin is blackened and rough due to the sun exposure, apply cucumber powder on the face, and the effect is good (2) edible efficacy of cucumber: 1 Antitumor: cucurbitacin C contained in cucumber can improve the immune function of human body and achieve the purpose of antitumor In addition, it can also treat chronic hepatitis and persistent hepatitis, and prolong the survival period of patients with primary liver cancer 2 Anti aging: cucumber is rich in vitamin E, which can prolong life and anti-aging; cucumber enzyme in cucumber has strong biological activity, which can effectively promote the metabolism of the body Rub skin with cucumber mash, moisturize and stretch wrinkles 3 Prevention of alcoholism: alanine, arginine and glutamine contained in Cucumber have certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on liver patients, especially on patients with alcoholic cirrhosis, which can prevent and treat alcoholism 4 Hypoglycemia: glucosides and fructose contained in cucumbers do not participate in the normal glucose metabolism, so the diabetes patients eat cucumbers instead of starch food to satisfy their hunger, and the blood glucose will not increase or even decrease 5 Weight loss strength: the propanol diacid contained in cucumber can inhibit the transformation of carbohydrate into fat In addition, the cellulose in cucumber can promote the elimination of putrefactive substances in human intestine and reduce cholesterol, which can strengthen the body 6 Invigorating brain and tranquilizing mind: cucumber contains vitamin B1, which is beneficial to improving brain and nervous system functions, calming mind and calming mind, and assisting in the treatment of insomnia 2 Four taboos of eating cucumber carefully: 1 Don't throw away the "head of cucumber" completely The tail of cucumber contains more bitter elements, and don't throw away the "head of cucumber" completely Monosodium glutamate has a unique effect on gastrointestinal inflammation Can stimulate the secretion of digestive fluid, produce a large number of digestive enzymes, can make people appetite Bitter element can not only strengthen the stomach, increase the gastrointestinal motility, help digestion, clear the liver, clear the gallbladder and calm the nerves, but also prevent influenza 2 Cucumber can't be eaten with peanuts in many families and restaurants However, the combination of cucumber and peanut is very unscientific Cucumbers are sweet and cold in nature They are often eaten raw, while peanuts are rich in oil Generally speaking, if the cold food meets with oil, it will increase its slippery nature and may cause diarrhea, so it is not suitable to eat the same food Especially for those friends whose gastrointestinal function is not very good, it is better not to eat both, even if it is better not to eat more 3 It is not suitable to eat unclean cucumbers and cucumbers raw, not too much There are less vitamins in cucumber, so you should eat other fruits and vegetables at the same time In addition, eating unclean cucumber raw is easy to infect bacteria and affect health The cucumber bought from the farmer's market should be soaked before eating 4 It is not a common condiment to eat edible alkali after being not suitable to add alkali or boiled with high heat It is just a food loosening agent and meat tenderizing agent In addition, the cucumber should not be heated at high temperature, which will make the taste worse and reduce the nutritional value of cucumber.
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