Winter melon ripens in the summer, called "winter" melon because when the melon is ripe, there is a layer of white powder on the surface, like the white frost in winter.
Winter melon is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals;
Nutritional benefits: B vitamins with anti-cancer effects are quite abundant in winter melon seeds. In addition, the dietary fiber content of winter melon is very high, containing about 0.7g of water-soluble dietary fiber per 100g, which can also stimulate intestinal peristalsis and promote bowel movements while having a strong sense of fullness.
Cucumber water content is very high, can reach 97%, cucumber is rich in vitamins, β - carotene, potassium, calcium and other minerals;
The cucumber is very crisp after being soaked thoroughly and is suitable for cold mixing. Although peeling cucumbers can make the taste more tender, it will lose a lot of β - carotene and more vitamin C, potassium, etc.;
Nutritional benefits: Cucumber contains vitamin C, vitamin E and other nutrients, which can help lower blood sugar and lower blood lipids.
Bitter melon is rich in vitamins, and the content of vitamin C per 100 grams of bitter melon is 56 mg, which is 3 times that of tomatoes.
The cucurbitacin in bitter melon is different from other cucurbitaceae plants, such as cucumber, loofah, pumpkin and so on. It has a certain effect on the body to regulate blood sugar.
The water content of loofah is not low, the water content reaches 94%, the protein content per 100 grams of loofah is 1 gram, the carbohydrate is 4.2 grams, and the fat content is 0.2 grams;
Nutritional benefits: it is a low-fat and low-calorie vegetable, which is very suitable for weight loss people and three high people to eat; in addition, the carotene content in loofah is not low, and 90 micrograms of carotene can be used per 100 grams, which has a certain effect of protecting vision and skin.