1, the nutrition of cantaloupe
When summer and autumn change, the weather turns slightly cooler and the dryness quietly comes to the door! Many people have found that their eyes, nose and skin have become relatively dry, and even thirsty and constipated. Dietitians suggest that you might as well eat some cantaloupes rich in water, fiber and β-carotene, which can moisten, replenish water and moisturize your skin! If you want to change the way you eat, you can also make your own "Hami melon jelly in cold weather", which is low in calories and high in fiber and super delicious!
With light green reticulate skin and juicy orange pulp, cantaloupe is a sweet fruit that many people like to eat. Although it has entered autumn, there are still many cantaloupes in the market. In fact, melons and fruits are not only suitable for high temperature and hot weather, but also a good time to eat melons and fruits when the weather is getting dry in early autumn.
Hami melon contains β carotene, which helps to prevent cancer and protect cardiovascular system.
Speaking of the nutrition of cantaloupe, nutritionist Sun Yu _ said that the prominent nutrients include potassium, calcium, magnesium, vitamin A, beta carotene and so on. Among them, the content of potassium is quite high, which helps to lower blood pressure and eliminate edema; Calcium and magnesium can relax muscles. As for β-carotene, it is helpful to prevent cancer and cardiovascular diseases, and it also has antioxidant effect.
Hami melon contains a lot of β-carotene, which is helpful to prevent cancer and cardiovascular diseases, and has antioxidant effect.
Studies have shown that β -carotene can block the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (commonly known as "bad cholesterol") on the blood vessel wall, thus preventing atherosclerosis, blocking blood vessels and preventing possible subsequent strokes. Other studies have shown that taking15 ~ 20mg of β-carotene every day reduces the probability of heart attack by 22% and the incidence of stroke by 40%.
2. The function of cantaloupe
Hami melon can replenish water and fiber, ease dryness and help defecation.
On the other hand, every100g of cantaloupe contains 0.7 g of dietary fiber, which is nearly twice as much as that of watermelon, and dietary fiber can promote intestinal peristalsis and help fecal molding, so it can help improve constipation.
Eating cantaloupe can supplement water and dietary fiber and help improve constipation.
Now it is the turn of summer and autumn, and the weather is slightly dry, which is prone to constipation, thirst, cough, dry nose, dry skin and dry eyes. Sun Yu _ Nutritionist pointed out that cantaloupe per 100 g contains about 90% water, which is quite rich. Eating some cantaloupe can help the body replenish water, while water-soluble fiber can also lubricate the intestines and help defecation in a two-pronged manner.
In addition, the beta carrot of Hami melon can be converted into vitamin A in vivo, and vitamin A can maintain the function of epithelial cells secreting mucus, keep the epidermis moist and clean, and maintain the normal defense ability of the mucosa of eyes, mouth, throat, trachea and small intestine.
3, Hami melon jelly practice in cold weather
Hami melon jelly in cold weather can increase satiety and relieve constipation
Want to eat the benefits of cantaloupe, in addition to eating it directly, you can also add honey and cabbage to make QQ jelly! Sun Yu _ Nutritionist said that both cantaloupe and watercress are rich in water-soluble fiber, which makes them feel full after eating, while honey can help increase intestinal bacteria and contribute to intestinal health care. This cantaloupe jelly is very suitable for people who lose weight or have poor defecation.
Ingredients: 330 grams of diced Hami melon pulp, 5 grams of watercress and 5 grams of honey.
Practice:
1. Beat150g of cantaloupe into mud, and mix it with melted cabbage to make cantaloupe jelly.
2. Let the Hami melon jelly cool after solidification and cut it into small pieces.
3. Cut the other unused 180 grams of cantaloupe into blocks and put it on the plate with the jelly just made.
4. People who like sweet food can enjoy it with honey.
Eating too much cantaloupe is easy to cause diarrhea and yellowing of the skin. Remember to control the intake to be healthy.
4, cantaloupe taboo
How easy it is to eat cantaloupe? Pay more attention to diabetic kidney patients.
Hami melon has many benefits, but it contains more carotenoids. Eating too much can easily cause yellowing of the skin, so it is necessary to control the intake. Moreover, cantaloupe is a cold food. If it is eaten in excess, it may cause diarrhea. It is recommended that people who are prone to diarrhea eat 1~2 bowls of cantaloupe a day.
For diabetic patients, it is suggested that one serving (about 2/5 cantaloupes, 455 grams) should be limited at a time, and no more than two servings a day, so as to avoid poor blood sugar control. In addition, every 100 g of cantaloupe contains about 190~259 mg of potassium ion. Patients with kidney disease should avoid eating it as much as possible and follow the advice of doctors and nutritionists.
5, will not get angry
Hami melon is cold and sweet, and eating Hami melon will not cause excessive internal heat. The so-called excessive internal heat caused by eating fruit is generally due to a lot of fructose. For one thing, too high sugar concentration may lead to water loss in the throat and other contact parts. For another, fructose can not be directly used, but it can start the work of insulin, thus reducing glucose, thus causing the appearance of excessive internal heat.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that melon fruits are cold in nature, and also have the effects of curing hunger, facilitating defecation, benefiting qi, clearing away lung heat and relieving cough, and are suitable for patients with kidney disease, stomach disease, cough and asthma, anemia and constipation.