when I recall my first taste of bitter gourd, the bitter taste like coptis filled my mouth instantly, which made me frown, so I stayed away from it. But with my mother's repeated persuasion, I decided to try again. This time, I took a careful bite, but it was not as bitter as last time, and it was replaced by a fresh sweet feeling. It turns out that the bitterness of bitter gourd is not just disgusting, but it is also sweet, just like the ups and downs of life, and it is indispensable.
Momordica charantia is not only unique in taste, but also rich in nutritional value. It is rich in vitamin C, vitamin E and dietary fiber, which can effectively enhance immunity, resist oxidation and promote gastrointestinal peristalsis. Momordicin in Momordica charantia has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, lowering blood sugar and assisting in lowering blood fat. Therefore, although bitter taste, bitter gourd is a good product for health care.
as the saying goes, a good medicine tastes bitter and helps the disease. Bitterness of bitter gourd is the embodiment of its medicinal value. In traditional Chinese medicine, bitter gourd tastes bitter and cold, and has the effects of clearing away heat, removing heat and detoxifying. In hot summer, eating bitter gourd can help clear away heat and reduce summer heat and prevent heatstroke. For people who are prone to get angry, bitter gourd is also a good medicine, which can effectively relieve symptoms such as sore mouth and sore throat.
not only that, bitter gourd also has the effect of losing weight and beautifying. Momordicin in bitter gourd can inhibit fat absorption and transformation, promote fat decomposition, and help to lose weight. Vitamins C and E rich in bitter gourd have antioxidant effect, which can protect skin from free radicals, delay aging and make skin more tender and smooth.
eat bitter gourd in moderation. Because bitter gourd is cold, people with deficiency of spleen and stomach should not eat too much. Bitter gourd contains a small amount of quinine, so pregnant women and lactating women should eat it carefully.
when cooking bitter gourd, in order to reduce the bitter taste, you can soak it in salt water for a while before cooking. It can also be eaten with other ingredients, such as eggs, lean meat or tofu, which can not only reconcile the bitter taste, but also increase the nutritional value of dishes.
Bitter gourd, a seemingly ordinary food, is rich in nutrition and medicinal value. Although it tastes bitter, it has a sweet aftertaste. Just like life, ups and downs are indispensable. Taste bitter gourd, not only can strengthen the body, but also cultivate one's self-cultivation and understand the true meaning of life.