Asparagus refers to the tender stem of asparagus, which belongs to Liliaceae and is a perennial perennial plant. Because its stem is straight and tender, the top scales are tight, it looks like a rock, and its branches and leaves stretch like pine needles, so it is called asparagus. Many people in China are used to calling asparagus asparagus because of its edible tender stems, which are shaped like reeds and bamboo shoots. Asparagus leaves are whisker-shaped, so Beijingers call them "Gracilaria lemaneiformis". Asparagus is one of the top ten famous dishes in the world, which has high nutritional value and enjoys the reputation of "the king of vegetables" in the international market. At present, there are many anticancer drugs and health products with asparagus as the main raw material at home and abroad.
Efficacy and function of asparagus
1. The king of cancer
Asparagus is rich in selenium, the king of anticancer elements, which can prevent cancer cells from dividing and growing, inhibit carcinogen activity and accelerate detoxification, even reverse cancer cells, stimulate immune function, promote antibody formation and improve resistance to cancer; In addition, folic acid and nucleic acid can effectively control the growth of cancer cells. Asparagus has special effects on bladder cancer, lung cancer and skin cancer, and has a certain effect on almost all cancers.
2. Clearing heat and diuresis
For people who are prone to get angry and have high blood pressure, asparagus can clear away heat and promote diuresis, and eating more is beneficial.
3. Promote fetal brain development
For pregnant women, asparagus contains more folic acid, and regular consumption of asparagus contributes to fetal brain development.
4. Ingredients and drugs
Regular consumption can eliminate fatigue, lower blood pressure, improve cardiovascular function, stimulate appetite, improve metabolic ability and enhance immunity. It is a nutritious and healthy vegetable.
Nutritional value of asparagus
The tender stem of asparagus is its edible part. Asparagus shoots are rich in protein, vitamins and mineral elements. The nutritional ingredients are not only well matched in an all-round way, but also high in content, which is incomparable to other vegetables and fruits.
1. Low sugar, low fat, high cellulose and high vitamins. This feature is also the requirement of modern nutrition for health food.
2. The content of amino acids in protein is high and the proportion is appropriate. The total amino acid content of green asparagus is 27% higher than that of other vegetables, and the content of eight amino acids needed by human body is very high, among which the ratio of arginine to lysine is 1.06. Nutritionists believe that foods with a ratio close to 1 can reduce blood fat. Especially in all amino acids, the content of aspartic acid is as high as 1.826%, accounting for 13.23% of the total amino acid content, and it has therapeutic effects on cardiovascular diseases, edema, bladder and other diseases.
3. Asparagus contains many essential macroelements and microelements. The content of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and other elements is very high; Trace elements such as zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, chromium, etc. These elements play an important role in the prevention and treatment of cancer and heart disease. Nutritionists and vegetarians agree that it is a healthy food and a comprehensive anti-cancer food.
4. It contains more asparagine, and asparaginase is a drug for treating leukemia.
Aloe is a perennial herb.
Aloe contains aloin, aloe tincture, aloin, aloe emodin, aloe polysaccharide, aloe rice tincture, aloe uxin, anthraquinone, etc. , as well as various vitamins, active enzymes, peroxidase, amylase, alliinase, cellulase and various organic acids and resins. Remove toxins?
Aloe vera itself is nontoxic, harmless and has no side effects, and does not produce antibodies. Aloin alomicin and other components in aloe can decompose harmful substances in organisms and exclude toxins invaded by external organisms. Radiation or nuclear radiation can treat burn skin ulcers caused by cancer. Aloe vera can not only detoxify, diminish inflammation and regenerate new cells, but also increase the number of white blood cells reduced by radiotherapy. Enhance immunity?
Healthy people, taking aloe and taking aloe bath, can not only prevent and treat various diseases, but also improve their physique, enhance their physical strength and maintain their vitality. Healthy body fluids are weakly alkaline. Overworked or stressful life will make body fluids acidic and susceptible to viruses. Commonly used aloe will keep the body fluid alkaline, keep healthy and avoid catching a cold. Fight inflammation?
Bradykinin of aloe combined with vascular tension can be anti-inflammatory. In particular, aloe polysaccharide can enhance the body's resistance to diseases and cure chronic diseases such as dermatitis, chronic nephritis, cystitis and bronchitis. ?