Although there is a word "winter" in winter melon, its peak season is in summer. Some people say that it is called winter melon because its skin is like a layer of white frost. Another way of saying it is that it has a long shelf life and can even be placed in winter, so it is named winter melon. Japanese nutritionist Yuki Nomura, in the article, shares with you the nutritional value and recommended way to eat this vegetable.
Hot weather and unpleasant spirit? Eating winter melon can help relieve dysfunction and relieve summer fatigue {999 999}Sweat a lot in summer, which can easily lead to loss of body moisture and mineral quality. Among them, "drunk" is an important mineral for regulating fluids, which also affects muscle contraction and neurotransmission functions. When debris is lacking, muscle aches, kidney dysfunction and poor appetite may occur.
Winter melon has a moisture content of up to 95%, and is rich in debris, which can help relieve fatigue and inappropriateness caused by summer heat. Many ancient books also record that winter melon has the effects of cooling, diuresis, and disinfection, but nutritionists also remind that if patients with kidney disease need to limit the intake of the debris, it is recommended that doctors should eat it before eating.
Winter melon has low heat, but can also antioxidant and improve blood circulation.Winter melon contains citrullline, an amino acid that can promote blood circulation. It can help improve blood circulation and reduce fatigue. It also has benefits for cardiovascular health and relieve the cold caused by heatstroke and cold breathing in summer.
It is worth mentioning that the vitamin C content of winter melon is more than twice that of yellow melon. Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant. UV light and many environmental factors will produce pressure on cells, and vitamin C can play a protective role and reduce the harm caused by oxidation to cells.
For people who want to control the heat, winter melon is a food that is not afraid of eating too much. Each 100 grams of winter melon has only 15 calories, and the carbohydrates and sugar-reducing index is also low. Even if you eat one-quarter of winter melon (about 760 grams), the heat you consume is not more than 100 calories, which is very suitable for the beverage control group.
Add ingredients and nutrients are more abundant
From the perspective of nutrition, adding chicken, pork, eggs or tofu to the dish can help replenish the protein, vitamin B1, vitamin A and other ingredients lacking in winter melon.
Winter melon itself has a light taste, so it is suitable for mixing with thick ingredients. It is often added to high-quality soup or made into sausages. Red winter melon, Mapo winter melon, winter melon sausage potato pork, winter melon rib soup, etc. are all very popular dishes.