Cucumber is a common vegetable, and it is one of the main vegetables in China in summer. It is rich in protein, vitamin B2, carotene, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients, and has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, nourishing the brain, calming the nerves, losing weight and strengthening the body.
1, clearing heat and detoxicating: Cucumber is cool, enters the lungs, stomach and intestines, and has the effects of clearing heat and quenching thirst, diuresis and detoxification. A regular diet is good for health.
2. Lowering blood sugar: Glucosides and fructose contained in cucumbers do not participate in sugar metabolism, so diabetics use cucumbers instead of starchy foods to satisfy their hunger, which has a certain effect on lowering blood sugar.
3, nourishing the brain and calming the nerves: Cucumber contains vitamin B 1, which is conducive to improving the function of the brain and nervous system, calming the nerves and assisting in the treatment of insomnia.
4, weight loss: Propanolic diacid contained in cucumber can inhibit the conversion of sugar into fat. In addition, the cellulose in cucumber can promote the excretion of putrefactive substances in human intestine, reduce cholesterol, and then strengthen the body, lose weight and shape.
Second, the suitable crowd: the general population is suitable.
Third, taboo people: people with stomach cold, spleen and stomach weakness, lung cold and cough.
Fourth, how to eat.
1, raw food
Cucumber meat is crisp and tender, its juice is sweet, and it is rich in vitamins and carotene, so it can be eaten directly.
2. Cold salad
Prepare cucumber and cold noodles, mash cucumber, cut into small pieces, mix well with cold noodles, and add sesame oil, monosodium glutamate, chicken essence, salt and a little pepper oil. After mixing well, you can eat it, which can relieve summer heat and reduce fire, and also has the effect of beauty.
Step 3 stir-fry
Prepare a proper amount of cucumber and chopped green onion, remove the roots of cucumber, cut into thin slices, take hot oil from the pot, pour chopped green onion when the oil temperature reaches 30%, then add cucumber slices and fry for about 20 minutes. Fried cucumber can not only clear away heat and promote diuresis, but also treat sore throat.