What are the effects of eating cucumbers on women?

I think everyone has a lot of knowledge about vegetables and fruits such as cowpeas. So today I will introduce to you another vegetable - loofah. For us ordinary people, loofah is not unfamiliar at all. It can be found in every farmers' market. Loofah is delicious whether eaten raw, mixed with cold dishes, or cooked. So what are the benefits of eating cucumbers for women? What is the nutritional value of cucumber? Next, I will introduce them one by one for your reference.

Benefits of eating cucumber for women

1. Anti-tumor

The cucurbitacin contained in loofah can enhance human immunity and fight tumor.

2. Nourishes the brain, calms the mind and helps with sleep

Luffa contains vitamin B21, which has a certain effect on improving the brain and nervous system.

3. Delaying aging

Luffa is rich in vitamin E and vitamin C, which have antioxidant effects; the luffa enzyme in luffa has strong biological activity.

4. Reduce Cholesterol

The methylcellulose in loofah has certain effects on the metabolism of food residues in the stomach and intestines and on reducing cholesterol.

5. Nourish the liver

The alanine, arginine and glutamine contained in loofah have certain auxiliary therapeutic effects on liver patients, especially on patients with fatty hepatitis and cirrhosis.

6. Lose weight

The acetic acid contained in fresh loofah helps inhibit the conversion of carbohydrates in various foods into fat in the body. Therefore, obese people tend to eat more cucumbers (especially eaten raw or mixed with cold dishes) to help lose weight.

7. Lowering blood lipids

The glucose contained in loofah does not participate in normal glycolysis. Therefore, diabetic patients can use loofah instead of high-fiber foods to fill their stomach, and their blood sugar levels are not likely to rise. It also has a certain blood sugar-lowering effect. Loofah is a very good food for diabetic patients.

8. Beauty and skin care

The sponge gourd is rich in vitamin C and carotene, and the cucumber juice has a certain effect on removing freckles and whitening the skin. The sponge gourd oil contained in the sponge gourd has a good effect on absorbing ultraviolet rays, can prevent sunburn and prevent skin cancer. Applying cucumber slices or cucumber juice on your face after sun exposure in the summer can also have a certain repairing effect.

Nutritional value of cucumber

1. Luffa contains nutrients such as protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, carotene, vitamin B22, vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin B3.

2. The calories of cucumber (based on 100 grams of edible portion) are only 15 calories (62 kilojoules). Loofah also contains a variety of nutrients and has a water content of 98%. It is not only crisp and fragrant, delicious, but also rich in nutrients. Luffa is a vegetable with low calorie content and very high water content. Because it is portable, it is often taken as a fresh fruit and can be taken more when losing weight.

3. Cucumber is very nutritious. In addition to containing a lot of water, it also contains vitamins, carotene, and a small amount of carbohydrates, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients necessary for the human body. The methylcellulose in it has a certain effect on promoting gastrointestinal motility, accelerating metabolism and reducing cholesterol.

4. Luffa contains a substance called "succinic acid", which can effectively inhibit the conversion of glycogen into fat. In other words, eating more cucumbers can prevent the increase of body fat. Cucumber is low in calories and is an ideal vegetable for the treatment of high blood pressure, high blood lipids, and diabetes combined with obesity.