After the beginning of summer, these "5 kinds" of vegetables advise you to buy less, they are all out of season, it is easy to buy spoiled, don't waste money
There is a saying in "The Yellow Emperor's Neijing": "Eat and drink modestly, live regularly, and do not work in vain, so you can form and be with the gods, and end your days." "With the arrival of the beginning of summer, the long summer officially kicked off, and everything entered a stage of rapid growth.
Fresh vegetables are gradually coming to the market, providing us with a variety of nutrients that allow us to spend the summer healthy and comfortable.
However, after the beginning of summer, there are not only an abundance of seasonal vegetables in the market, but also many vegetables that are out of season.
After long-term preservation, the taste and nutritional value of these vegetables are affected, and even if you are highly skilled, it is difficult to cook delicious dishes, and if you don't pay attention, you may even buy vegetables that have gone bad, wasting money.
Here are 5 common out-of-season dishes, no matter how much you like to eat, buy less and see if there are any of them you like.
01
Toon is a very representative "tree vegetable" in spring, and it has always been regarded as a rare delicacy by people, and the price is relatively high.
Usually, we buy vegetables by the catty (500 grams) to calculate the price, and toon by the two (50 grams), a little careless is easy to step on the pit.
The appreciation period of toon is very short, under natural conditions, it generally begins to grow before and after Qingming, and it is the most tender before and after the rain.
After this period of time, although the toon will continue to grow, the texture will age rapidly and the fragrance will fade.
Over time, out-of-season toons will continue to accumulate oxalic acid and nitrite, which are harmful to human health.
Eating this toon not only does not taste the fresh fragrance it should have, but it may also affect your health.
02
Spinach is a representative "spring vegetable" in the vegetable market, and there are many varieties, we can eat large-leaf spinach all year round, and long-stem spinach is unique to spring.
Long-stemmed spinach was sown in late autumn of the previous year, survived the severe winter wind and snow, and only flourished in spring.
In spring, the long-stemmed spinach is fresh and tender, with a hint of sweetness, and is very delicious, and it is also called "green cabbage" because it grows in the cold winter.
At the beginning of summer, the long-stemmed spinach has long passed the tasting period and entered the stage of flowering and aging.
Even in wet markets, the stems of this spinach tend to be very old, with a bitter taste and reduced nutritional value.
03
Taro is a common alkaline food with high nutritional value and is loved by people. It can be steamed, boiled porridge or stir-fried, etc., and can be cooked in a variety of ways.
However, the best season for taro is in autumn, and the taro on the market after the beginning of summer has been preserved in autumn, winter and spring.
Although taro is shelf-stable, after a long period of storage, the moisture is almost gone.
In addition, the surface of taro is covered with a lot of soil and hair, and it is difficult for us to distinguish its quality when purchasing.
What looks normal on the surface may be blackened or red on the inside after being cut, or even deteriorated. Especially for consumers who buy taro online, it is easier to be recruited.
04
As the saying goes: "Eat radish in winter and ginger in summer", which is the wisdom of seasonal eating. White radish is a product of the autumn and winter seasons, rich in moisture and nutrients that help us survive the cold winters.
However, after the beginning of summer, white radishes inevitably lose water even after advanced preservation techniques.
After the beginning of summer, the surface of the white radish is smooth and complete, but after cutting it, it is often found that the inside is hollow, and the radish flesh has become dry and has no taste at all.
In addition, the top leaves of the white radish will absorb its own nutrients and continue to grow, further reducing the nutritional value.
05
Known as "primrose", shepherd's cabbage is a wild vegetable that grows in early spring and is loved for its tender taste.
The shepherd's cabbage generally grows in early spring, and its tender green leaves are considered a symbol of the awakening of the earth.
Shepherd's cabbage grows to its optimal edible stage in the spring, and when it enters the summer, it has already bloomed small white flowers.
At this time, the shepherd's cabbage is no longer suitable for consumption, it becomes old and astringent, and the oxalic acid content also increases, which is not conducive to the absorption of nutrients by the human body.
After the beginning of summer, the five vegetables of toon, spinach, taro, white radish and shepherd's cabbage are out of season, and it is easy to buy products with poor taste, loss of nutrients or even spoilage.
Instead of wasting money and energy, choose more seasonal vegetables such as chrysanthemum, rape, lettuce, peas, edamame, garlic moss, etc., which are both fresh and wholesome.
I hope that everyone can pay more attention to dietary choices after the beginning of summer, follow the law of the four solar terms, and escort your health.