Paying attention to health preservation now seems to have become the behavior of the masses.
Various teas, goji berries, and lemons appear in large and small thermos cups. Some people will also add a variety of herbs to maintain the body.
There is a particularly common food bubble water that can also have a very good health effect, that is, cucumber.
Cucumber is now available all year round and contains a lot of vitamins and fiber, which can be described as good value for money.
1. Rich in nutrients
After the cucumber slices soak in water, many of the nutrients in it will dissolve in water swelling.
Vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, carotene and calcium and magnesium, and other minerals will be the body's direct intake.
These nutrients are necessary for the body, help lower blood pressure, and blood lipids, prevent heart disease, etc.
2. Low calorie helps to reduce fat
100g of cucumber calories is 16 calories, while 100g of ice cream calories is about 127 calories, and cucumber satiety is very strong, which is the reason why many people choose cucumber as food when losing weight.
Soak cucumber slices in water, so that whether at work or home can be very convenient to eat, both as a water drink and when you feel hungry to eat some cucumber slices.
The fiber in the cucumber can also promote intestinal peristalsis and cleanse the body of waste.
3. Improve skin condition
Cucumbers can help prevent acne and other skin problems, and regular consumption can make the skin hydrated, and stable condition. Cucumber enzymes promote body metabolism and enhance blood circulation.
Many people will put cucumber on their face as a mask, this external method has a certain moisturizing effect, but it is not convenient to operate during the day at work, may wish to change to cucumber water for the convenience of internal consumption.
4. Fresh breath
Cucumber itself with a light fresh smell, sometimes eat heavy food but can not brush your teeth, you can contain a slice of cucumber in your mouth, and stay about 90 seconds, so you can help remove the odor.
5. Maintain cardiovascular and bone health
In addition to vitamins, cucumber also has vitamin K. Vitamin K known as the blood clotting vitamin, for cardiovascular health has a great role.
In addition, it can also make the bones and muscles strong and prevent osteoporosis. Why not take a bottle of cucumber water with you when you go to the gym to rehydrate and replenish your nutrients?
Cucumber has all the benefits, but some people don't like its too-bland taste. So let's pair it with other fruits and vegetables.
Cucumbers can be combined with many kinds of fruits and vegetables to make water, lemon, blueberry, kiwi, etc. are all good choices.
