Ipomoea aquatica, formerly known as Ipomoea aquatica, is also known as Tongxin Lai, Bamboo Leaf Vegetable and Cai Tong. Sichuanese call it rattan dish, which is a very popular seasonal dish in summer. Water spinach tastes crisp and fresh, and can be served with meat or vegetables, fried or soup, or mixed. It tastes delicious and its nutritional value is beyond our expectation. Therefore, there is a saying in folk proverbs that "southern celery is the treasure of vegetables" and "June spinach sprouts are better than lard residue". Today, let's take a look at the benefits of water spinach to people's health and what to pay attention to when eating water spinach.
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Nutritional value of water spinach
Water spinach is not only delicious, but also rich in nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, cellulose, protein, carotene and other nutrients. According to the determination, each b 1.03 water spinach contains 2.6g of protein, 0.2g of fat, 2. 1 g of dietary fiber, 0/1.3mg of sodium, 253mg of retinol equivalent, 0.1mg of vitamin B2. Vitamin E 1.09 mg, carotene 150 mg, nicotinic acid 0.9 mg, folic acid 57 mg, phosphorus 39 mg, potassium 3 12 mg, calcium 23 mg, magnesium 7 1 mg, and iron 1.7 mg.
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I have to see the five benefits of eating spinach.
1, catharsis and detoxification
Water spinach contains a lot of cellulose, which is mainly composed of pectin, lignin and hemicellulose. After eating, it can promote intestinal peristalsis, accelerate defecation and promote the excretion of toxic substances in the body. It has the function of catharsis and detoxification, and has positive significance for preventing constipation and intestinal cancer.
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Step 2 clear away heat and toxic materials
First of all, water spinach is a cool vegetable, which is very suitable for people with fever and constipation. Secondly, the lignin contained in water spinach can improve the ability of macrophages to swallow bacteria, and also has the function of sterilization and anti-inflammation, and has the auxiliary treatment effect on hemorrhoids and carbuncle. Thirdly, modern medicine also shows that the juice of Ipomoea aquatica has inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus and other bacteria, and regular consumption is helpful to prevent bacterial diseases.
Therefore, regular consumption of water spinach in summer can play a role in clearing away heat and heatstroke, cooling blood and detoxifying, and preventing dysentery.
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3. Beautiful and beautiful
Water spinach is rich in chlorophyll and is called "green elf". It can clean the mouth, prevent bad breath and build up the skin, which is a beauty product. In addition, water spinach is rich in dietary fiber, vitamin B family and various minerals, which can promote the metabolism of the body, accelerate the excretion of harmful substances in the body, and make the skin white and shiny.
Step 4 protect your eyes
Water spinach is rich in carotene and vitamin A, which can be converted into vitamin A in the body. This vitamin is an indispensable and important nutrient to maintain the normal metabolism of human epithelial tissue and adapt to the dark environment. Therefore, eating water spinach often helps to maintain normal visual function and enhance vision. People with poor eyesight or blurred vision can eat more water spinach appropriately.
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Step 5 lose weight
Water spinach is very low in fat content and calories, and has a strong sense of fullness, which is especially suitable for eating during weight loss. In addition, water spinach is rich in chlorophyll and cellulose, which can expel toxins accumulated in the body, stimulate intestinal peristalsis, accelerate the excretion of feces and help to lose weight.
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Edible taboos of water spinach
The taboo of water spinach is mainly determined by the characteristics of water spinach itself. Water spinach is a kind of cold and slippery food, which has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, moistening intestines and relaxing bowels. However, people who are particularly weak, people with spleen and stomach deficiency, or people who always have loose bowels and irregular stools, if they eat too much spinach, will aggravate the cold in their bodies and lead to their own symptoms. In addition, people with low blood pressure and blood sugar should not eat more spinach to avoid affecting their health.
Bian Xiao reminded: Food is the source of human nutrition. Every food contains various nutrients. No food can meet all the nutritional needs of the human body. There is no perfect food and no useless food. All kinds of foods have different nutritional characteristics, so it is necessary to mix them reasonably to be nutritious. Nutritional balance is the foundation of health, so we advocate: scientific understanding of food, balanced diet for health care.