With the improvement of people's living standard, the concern for health is also higher and higher. And cucumber powder as a new type of health food, by more and more people's attention. So, what exactly is cucumber powder? What are the benefits? How to consume it? Next, we will answer one by one.

What is cucumber powder?

Cucumber powder, is a powdered food made from fresh cucumber through a special process. Cucumber powder is made by peeling and slicing fresh cucumbers, drying them at low temperatures, and then pulverizing them at a micro-fine level. Therefore, cucumber powder not only retains the nutrients of cucumber, but also has a higher nutritional value.

Benefits of Cucumber Powder

1. Maintain healthy skin

Cucumber powder contains a large amount of vitamin C and vitamin E, which can effectively inhibit the production of melanin, and help the skin to remain white and tender. In addition, cucumber powder can also promote the production of collagen, so that the skin is more elastic.

2. Reduce blood pressure

Cucumber powder is rich in potassium, which can help the body discharge excess sodium ions, thus reducing blood pressure. Therefore, long-term consumption of cucumber powder can effectively prevent hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases.

3. Improve digestion

Cucumber powder is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and improve constipation. In addition, cucumber powder can also increase the number of beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract to maintain intestinal health.

4. Enhance immunity

Cucumber powder contains a large amount of vitamin C and vitamin E, which can enhance the body's immunity and prevent colds and other diseases.

How to consume cucumber powder?

1. Direct consumption

Cucumber powder can be consumed directly, add the right amount of cucumber powder into the water and mix well. If you feel the taste is single, you can add a small amount of honey or lemon juice and other flavorings.

2. Add to food

Cucumber powder can be added to a variety of foods, such as milk, yogurt, fruit juice, salad, etc., to increase the nutritional value of food.

3. Cooking

Cucumber powder can also be used for cooking, such as making cucumber powder porridge, cucumber powder pasta, cucumber powder cake, etc., which is not only delicious, but also can increase the nutritional value of food.

Summary

Cucumber powder, as a new type of health food, is rich in nutrients and has many benefits. When consuming cucumber powder, you can eat it directly, add it to food or cook it in various ways to make it better utilize its nutritional value. Therefore, we can consume cucumber powder properly in our daily life to maintain a healthy body and beautiful skin.

References:

1. Nutritional value of cucumber powder and its preparation method[J]. Food Industry,2019,40(1):135-138.

2. Health care function and application of cucumber powder[J]. Food Research and Development,2018,39(2):114-117.