Eat cucumber on constipation has no special therapeutic effect, but cucumber is rich in fiber, constipation patients eat cucumber can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, for constipation has certain benefits.
In general, constipation patients should pay attention to increase crude fiber intake, such as celery, spinach, quinoa, etc., and with more water, such a diet can effectively improve constipation.
100 grams of cucumber containing 0.8 grams of protein, 0.1 grams of fat, dietary fiber 0.7 grams of sugar 3.6 grams of sodium 7 mg, vitamin C 9 mg, calcium 17 mg, iron 0.2 mg, etc., is a dietary fiber-rich, low-sugar, low-fat vegetables, appropriate consumption can promote gastrointestinal motility.
Although dietary therapy is an important part of improving the symptoms of constipation, but a single food can not be used as a treatment program, constipation patients need to follow the doctor’s advice to take medication, do not stop or change the medication.