You should eat melons to cool down in summer, especially winter melons are rich in moisture, which can relieve heat and relieve heat. Xu Jiajing, a nutritionist at Dali Renai Hospital, said that winter melon tastes sweet and cold in nature, and has the effects of clearing heat and promoting diuresis and eliminating the kidneys. Whether it is boiling soup or putting it into dishes, it is a good ingredient to reduce temperature and prevent heatstroke.
Xu Jiajing said that winter melon is rich in vitamin C, decoction, gluten and dietary fiber, and also has "propanol diacid" and "cucurbita" ingredients, which can inhibit the transformation of sugar substances into fat, and has a good effect on weight reduction. The moisture content of winter melon is nearly 97%, with a heat content of only 13 calories per 100 grams, which is almost half of that of ordinary vegetables. It is a water-insoluble fiber and can promote duct peristalsis and relieve distension. From the perspective of Chinese medical perspectives, winter melon is sweet in nature and tastes sweet, which can help the body eliminate excess water and remove heat in the body. It is a food indicator in summer. Xu Jiajing suggested that some ginger and wolfberry can be added during cooking to balance the coldness of the ingredients, which can promote diuresis and replenish energy. Winter melon peel also contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. A thin layer of skin can be left when peeling, which will have better effect on promoting moisture and dehydration.
The body of winter melon is full of treasures, and the flesh, pulp, skin, and seeds are beneficial. Xu Jiajing said that if you cook soup, you might as well cut the pieces and put them all in and cook them. Add a little salt to enhance the flavor; boil winter melon, pork ribs soup, stir-fried winter melon and other refreshing home-cooked dishes can supplement protein. Although winter melon is a high-deep and low-calf vegetable, due to its high moisture content, patients with kidney disease can eat it appropriately; people with cold spleen and stomach or prone to abdominal distension should eat it in small amounts to avoid aggravating the incompatibility of the kidney and stomach.
Winter melon can be made into various processed foods, especially slightly sweet winter melon tea, which is a classic summer drink. Xu Jiajing emphasized that after washing the winter melon, it is cooked with the skin and strips, and it is not advisable to add sugar; the commercially available winter melon tea is mostly made of refined sugar, which will quickly increase blood sugar, and the heat is too high and the more you drink it, it will become thirsty for your health.