The cucumber is the vegetable most frequently in our daily meals.But none of us really care or know the health benefits of cucumbers, we all know, this is very refreshing and delicious. Cucumber in nature is sweet and juicy. Take each day of the cucumber helps in many ways, smoothing digestive system compared to the thirst, the avoidance of constipation and also offers beauty effects also.
Contains lots of vitamins and amino acids, acidic fruits helps in whitening of the skin, soothe sunburn and freckles, prevent and reduce tone, skin allergies.
Health benefits of cucumber
First Vitamin C in the cucumber is actually five times that found in watermelon. So the effect of beautifying the skin is more common in the cucumber, which is the reason why many women use to use as a natural cucumber mask on the face and eyes. It also helps prevent formation of melanin, cucumber, so this reduces the possibility of the formation of dark spots or freckles on the skin.
Second The best anti-inflammatory food! In addition to curing thirst relieved throat, fever, diarrhea and a reduction of the effects of combustion in the body.
Third The rich, the cucurbitacin C helps to strengthen our body's immune system, and mentions some of the conclusions that aid in the fight against cancer and good ease in chronic hepatitis.
4th The cucumber is rich in vitamin E, which is good for anti-aging effect. In addition to the cucumber enzyme helps in the metabolism of the body, skin whitening and hydration, it is also possible in the fight against wrinkles as well.
5th Cucumber contains arginine, alanine and glutamine may be beneficial for patients with alcoholic liver cirrhosis and liver diseases.
6th The glycoside and fructose in the cucumber sauce is a great hypoglycemia in diabetes.
7th Cucumber is acid-alcohol, can inhibit the formation of carbohydrate from fat in our body. Cucumber pulp aid in detoxification and the reduction of bad cholesterol in our bodies.
Cucumber Recipes:
Stir Fry Cucumber With Shrimp:
serve 4
ingredients:
2 units of medium-size cucumber
100g fresh prawns, shelless
10 grams of ginger cut into slices
10 grams of chopped garlic
method:
First Wash the cucumber, remove the skin, halve and remove the seeds, then cut into small pieces.
Second Rub a little salt on the cucumber season.
Third Apply a little cooking wine in shrimp and use to enjoy later.
4th Heat a sauté pan or wok with a little cooking oil, add sliced ginger and garlic till fragrant.
5th Add the fried shrimp and cucumber with a medium heat, sprinkle a little salt and flour, then stir well for another 3-5 minutes. Then serve hot.
Cucumber Juice:
serving two
ingredients:
3 pieces of fresh cucumber
1-2 teaspoons of honey
method:
First Wash the cucumber and cut into slices.
Second Located in the blender and make juice.
Third Add the honey and give a good stir before serving.
By Faiza Iqbal
Look For Ever Young
