There is a saying in Chinese medicine called "spring and summer yang, autumn and winter yin", now is the best time to supplement in autumn. When it comes to supplements, some people will immediately think of valuable Chinese herbal medicines, and even feel that they should eat health care products.
In fact, many home-cooked and ordinary ingredients, properly matched, can be digested and absorbed by the human body, and rich in nutrition!
Today I want to recommend it to you, but the melon that is really nutritious, let's take a look at the common nutrients topped the melon~
01 Winter melon
Winter melon likes temperature and heat tolerance, mature in summer, the reason why it is called winter melon, because the white wax on the outer skin of winter melon can protect the winter melon from overwintering, and play a storage role.
Winter melon is a good medicine and food, which helps to clear heat and relieve heat, diuretic and dehumidifying, and is often referred to as "the first melon in summer".
High water content: Winter melon contains 96.9 grams of water per 100 grams of edible part, which is higher than loofah and cucumber, and the energy is very low, only 10 kcal, with a strong sense of fullness, which helps to lose weight;
Rich in vitamins: 16 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams of winter melon, more than the amount in tomatoes (14 mg/100 mg);
High potassium and low sodium: 57 mg of potassium and 2.8 mg of sodium per 100 grams of winter melon, which is a good food for people with high blood pressure who need to control sodium intake;
Contains winter melon polysaccharides: Winter melon contains winter melon polysaccharides, which have the effect of increasing the body's resistance; winter melon also contains propanoldiic acid, which is a small molecule organic acid that inhibits the conversion of carbohydrates into fat in the body and helps control weight.
Pick a tip
1, look at the appearance
The whole winter melon should be well-proportioned and free of spots. Fresher with a layer of powdery white cream on the epidermis.
Sliced winter melon looks at the meridians and texture on the melon, the meridians are rough, the texture is light green and the taste is clearly visible.
2. Weight
When purchasing, use your hands to sweep it, two winter melons of similar size are selected with heavy weight, such winter melons are full of water, the meat is thick and less, and the light amount is loose, the water is insufficient, and the melon is more.
3. Press with your hand
Press the winter melon with your fingers, the hard quality is better; the softer one may be stored for too long or overcooked.
02 Cucumber
Cucumber water content is also very high, up to 95.8%, cucumber is rich in potassium and a certain amount of carotene, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and other nutrients.
The fresh cucumber is very crispy and suitable for cold mixing. Although peeling cucumbers can make the taste more tender, it will lose some of the β - carotene and vitamin C, potassium, etc.
Nutritional benefits
Cucumber can replenish body moisture, resist heat inside and outside the body, and prevent constipation. At the same time, cucumbers have a low glycemic index and are the preferred food for diabetics.
Shape: well-proportioned shape, medium size;
Color: Bright green with luster.
03 Bitter melon
Bitter melon is rich in crude fiber, vitamins, and the content of vitamin C per 100 grams of bitter melon is 56 mg, which is 3 times that of tomatoes, which is very beneficial to human health.
The bitter taste of bitter melon is mainly derived from bitter melon glycosides and a small amount of cucurbitacin, which is safe to eat normally and will not be poisoned.
In addition to cucurbitacin, there are also some bitter melon extracts that have been found to have certain effects such as clearing heat and protecting the body, controlling blood sugar and blood lipids, beautifying the skin, anti-tumor, etc., such as: bitter melon polysaccharide, bitter melon, flavonoids and so on.
Color: Fresh bitter melon is emerald green, and will gradually turn yellow after a long time;
Shape: symmetrical shape, try not to bend too much;
Fruit tumor: the surface particles are large and full, and the particles are small, indicating that the flesh of the melon will be relatively thin.
04 Loofah
Loofah contains plant polysaccharides that promote intestinal motility. The B vitamins and vitamin C contained in loofah are highly active antioxidants that are good for the skin when eaten.
Loofah also contains saponins, arginine, citrulline, loofah bitters, a large amount of mucus and other components, these substances are very important for the physiological activities of the body.
It is a low-fat and low-calorie vegetable, which is very suitable for people who lose weight and people with three highs. In addition, the carotene content in loofah is not low.
Color: The lighter the loofah is more tender, the darker the color, the older;
Grain: The skin is smooth and delicate, and it will be more tender.
05 Pumpkin
Pumpkin is rich in β-carotene and potassium at 890 μg/100 g and 145 mg/100 g, respectively. Vitamin C and calcium are not high, 8 mg/100 g and 16 mg/100 g, respectively.
β-carotene can be converted into vitamin A in the body, which helps with eye health and protects vision as well as the skin.
Diabetics eat pumpkin to reduce sugar?
Doesn't lower sugar!
Pumpkin blood glucose production index (GI) of 75, is a high-GI food, more than most fruits and vegetables, has a large impact on postprandial blood sugar peaks, so it is not suitable for diabetics to eat in large quantities.
Color: Yellow pumpkin, the darker the color, the better, green pumpkin, green to blacken the more mature.
Grain: The clearer the stripes, the more mature they are.
Edited by / Huang Qianwen
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