Small cucumber is hot and has low moisture content, which can relieve heat and help defecate

The cucumber produced in summer has rich nutritional value, especially the moisture content is very high, the heat content is quite low, and the taste is refreshing. It has the effect of opening the stomach and cooling the heat and relieves heat, and is very suitable for eating in hot summers with poor appetite.

Liu Yili, a nutritionist at Tai'an Hospital, said that Xiaogua is rich in nutrients, with a lot of moisture accounting for 96%, and the heat content is quite low. The heat content is only 13 calories per 100 grams, and it contains a dietary fiber. Therefore, Xiaogua is also one of the very best ingredients for weight loss. It will feel foot sensation after eating it, but it can also relieve heat and quench thirst and help defecate.

Not low, it also contains vitamins A, B group, C, E, β - Hulu, minerals, minerals, calcium and other nutrients. Liu Yili pointed out that since small cucumbers are not suitable for high-temperature cooking, they will not be used for cooking soups. In addition, small cucumbers have a special fragrance, so small cucumbers are very suitable for making vegetable juices, especially in summer, many people will lose appetite. Eating small cucumbers can clear the summer heat and open the stomach, have the effect of lowering blood pressure and calcification, and are also beneficial for cardiovascular and eye care.

Small cucumbers are vegetables with a lot of moisture and a foot feel. Liu Yili emphasizes that eating more small cucumbers in summer can replenish water and quench thirst. If you want to lose weight, it is recommended to blanch the small cucumbers and then eat them, or they can be made into a warm salad. In addition, most of the cucumbers belong to "supporting role" dishes, which are suitable for quick stir-frying with meat to make a hot dish.