In daily life, many people like to eat cactus fruit. There is a seed in the cactus fruit, and I don't know if this seed can be eaten. Next, Xiaobian introduces the efficacy and role of cactus fruit for everyone!
First, the efficacy and role of cactus fruit
1. Qi and blood
Promote the operation of human qi and blood, and it is suitable for the treatment of blood stasis.
2. Dispel dampness and heat
Bitter taste, can purify the heart and fire, clear the heat and remove troubles, can eliminate the heat poison in the blood. It is suitable for people who are prone to fire.
3. Antioxidant
It has antioxidant activity and can alleviate the peroxidation reaction caused by computer radiation.
4. Skin care
Contains a large amount of carotene, which helps to maintain the normal function of skin cell tissue, stimulate skin metabolism, and keep the skin moisturized and delicate.
Second, the nutritional value of cactus fruit
The antioxidant capacity of cactus fruit is 7 times higher than that of vitamin C, and it also contains a high amount of vitamins A, B1, B12, D3 and riboflavin, anthocyanins, which can promote skin cell regeneration and enhance skin softness; These elements are excellent nutrients for moisturizing and maintaining the skin.
In addition, cactus fruit extract has the miraculous effect of accelerating wound healing, making the skin soft and delicate, preventing skin dryness, reducing wrinkles, etc., and can also promote the spread and regeneration of normal fibrous cells in the human body, which is very helpful for the healing of wounds inside the body and epidermis. It is rich in carbohydrates, which constitute important substances of the body, storing and providing thermal energy; Maintain the energy necessary for brain function, regulate fat metabolism, provide dietary fiber, detoxify, enhance intestinal function.
Cactus fruit is rich in proteins that maintain potassium and sodium balance, eliminate edema, improve immunity, lower blood pressure, buffer anemia, and facilitate growth and development. Fiber has a feeling of fullness and is conducive to weight loss; After eating, it can stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and prevent constipation, hemorrhoids and other diseases. Moreover, it is also rich in fat, which can maintain body temperature and protect internal organs, promote the absorption of these fat-soluble vitamins, increase satiety, and is a rare plant.
Third, can the seeds of the cactus fruit be eaten?
Can eat
The cactus peel and flesh are all purple-red, taste like lemon, extremely sour, Mexicans use it as a seasoning for dishes, or as a dried fruit. The taste was sour, salty and salty, similar to the Chinese plum. There are many small seeds in the cactus fruit, which can actually be eaten. And we filter out all of these seeds when we juice, because that seed will get in the way of taste. Although it can also be eaten, it is not suitable to eat too much, because eating too much will cause indigestion and easy to constipation!
Fourth, how to eat cactus fruit
Cacti must be edible to be edible, and it is a common fruit in Mexico. Cut the flesh inside with a knife, cut the fairy fruit from the middle with a knife, dig out the flesh with a spoon and put it into the cup, the seeds of the fairy fruit are extremely hard. Add water and honey to the cup, stir well with a spoon and filter out the seeds after precipitation. The taste is sweet and sour, brightly colored and rich in nutrients.
You can also mix the pulp with honey and warm boiled water, the effect is better, so that the honey will be more sweet and delicious. If you want to stimulate your taste buds, and like the ice, slippery feeling, you can also put it in the refrigerator to freeze, so that the taste will be more refreshing, more smooth and tender.
In addition to eating directly, cactus fruit can also be used to refine sugar and brew wine, squeeze fruit juice, etc. Different ways to eat can eat a different taste, generally squeezed juice, as long as the cactus fruit is dug into the blender to break, the juice is poured into the filter to remove the seeds, and then you can drink directly or mix into the milk to drink it, sweet with a fragrance, the taste is very good.
However, before eating cactus fruit, it must be confirmed that it is edible before eating, the taste can be sweet and sour, the color can be bright, and it is rich in nutrients.