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5 benefits of cucumber for children
Your baby is over 6 months old? Are you trying to wean your baby and start offering solids? Your baby has eaten some vegetables and now you want to let him try cucumber? If the above questions are true to your situation, then join aFamilyToday Health to follow up on the following sharing
Cucumber (cucumber) is a plant of the gourd family, related to watermelon, squash, pumpkin, and melon. Cucumber trees bear fruit throughout the four seasons. Cucumbers come in many different shapes, sizes and colors. Usually, people will eat cucumbers fresh or pickled with vinegar. Cucumber originated in India and was discovered about 10,000 years ago.
Nutritional information
Here are the nutritional ingredients in 100g cucumber:
Energy - 16 kcal
Carbohydrate - 3.63g
Sugar - 1.67g
Fiber - 0.5g
Fat - 0.11g
Protein - 0.65g
Vitamin B1 - 0.027mg
Vitamin B2 - 0.033mg
Vitamin B3 - 0.098mg
Vitamin B5 - 0, 259mg
Vitamin B6 - 0.04mg
Vitamin B9 - 7ug
Vitamin C - 2.8mg
Vitamin K - 16.4ug
Calcium - 16mg
Iron - 0.28mg
Manganese 0.29mg
Magnesium - 13mg
Phosphorus - 24mg
Potassium - 147mg
Sodium - 2mg
Zinc - 0.2mg
Water - 95.23
Fluoride - 1,3ug
Benefits of cucumber for children
On hot days, if you enjoy a few slices of cucumber in the daily meals, you will definitely feel your body extremely refreshing. Cucumbers have many health benefits for children:
Prevent dehydration
The composition of cucumbers is up to 96% water and various minerals. Therefore, eating cucumber will help moisturize and replenish the body, help remove toxins and keep your baby's digestive system running smoothly.
Prevent cancer
Eating cucumbers in the childhood years also helps children fight against cancer in the following years. Cucumber contains lignan compounds such as pinoresinol, lariciresinol and secoisolariciresinol. These compounds are known to be effective to prevent and reduce the risk of cancers such as breast cancer , prostate cancer , uterine cancer and ovarian cancer .
Prevent diabetes, keep cholesterol and blood pressure stable
Cucumbers contain hormones that help pancreatic cells produce insulin. This is especially helpful in preventing and preventing diabetes . The complex sterols found in cucumbers work to keep cholesterol levels under control.
Rich in minerals
Cucumbers are rich in calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium and other minerals. Calcium is great for bones, magnesium helps maintain nerve and muscle function, keeps blood sugar levels under control and helps with energy production. Sodium is essential for baby's growth as well as brain and muscle development. Phosphorus aids development, is good for the heart, and helps build protein.
Rich in silicon
Cucumbers contain a very high amount of silicon. Silicon plays an important role in keeping baby's bones healthy and preventing osteoporosis. Besides, it also helps to strengthen the ligaments, joints and muscles of the baby. Silicon improves and enhances the health of teeth and gums. More importantly, it helps support the digestive system and boosts the immune system.
How to prepare a child cucumber
Before you feed your baby cucumber, talk with your doctor to determine if this is the right age to do it.
Here is how to make a fast and delicious cucumber for your baby. Based on your baby's age and preferences, you can add or remove ingredients as appropriate.
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Cucumber peeled
Sour cream (sour cream) or regular cream or cheese.
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Chopped radish
Salt (optional)
Making
Cut the cucumber into long pieces and remove the seeds. Then, put it all in a bowl and scoop it up with a spoon until the mixture is soft and easy to eat.
You can feed your baby cold. For a more delicious and nutritious food, you add a little chopped fruit.
Remember to always consult your doctor before offering any new foods to your baby. When you feed your baby, look for any signs of allergies or discomfort. Also, don't give your baby too much new food at the same time.
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