Efficacy and function of cactus fruit
Promoting qi and blood circulation
It promotes the circulation of qi and blood in human body and is suitable for treating blood stasis syndrome.
Eliminating dampness and reducing fever
Bitter taste, can clear away heart fire, clear away heat and relieve annoyance, and can eliminate heat toxin in blood. Suitable for people who get angry easily.
antioxidation
It has antioxidant activity and can reduce the peroxide reaction caused by computer radiation.
Beauty skin care
Contains a lot of carotene, which helps to maintain the normal function of skin cells and tissues, stimulate skin metabolism, and keep skin moist and tender.
Nutritional value of cactus fruit
The antioxidant capacity of cactus fruit is 7 times higher than that of vitamin C, and it also contains high amounts of vitamins A, B 1, B 12, D3, riboflavin and anthocyanin, which can promote skin cell regeneration and enhance skin softness. These elements are excellent nutrients for moisturizing and maintaining skin.
In addition, cactus fruit extract has magical effects such as accelerating wound healing, making skin soft and delicate, preventing skin dryness, reducing wrinkles, etc., and can also promote the diffusion and regeneration of normal human fibroblasts, which is very helpful for the healing of internal and epidermal wounds. It is rich in carbohydrates, constitutes an important substance of the body, stores and provides heat energy; Energy necessary to maintain brain function, regulate fat metabolism, provide dietary fiber, detoxify and enhance intestinal function.
Protein rich in cactus fruit can maintain the balance of potassium and sodium, eliminate edema, improve immunity, lower blood pressure, buffer anemia, and is beneficial to growth and development. Cellulose can make people feel full and help to lose weight; After eating, it can stimulate gastrointestinal tract and prevent constipation, hemorrhoids and other diseases. Moreover, it is rich in fat, which can maintain body temperature and protect internal organs, promote the absorption of these fat-soluble vitamins and increase satiety. It is a rare plant.
Can the seeds of cactus fruit be eaten?
can eat
The skin and flesh of cactus are all purplish red, which tastes like lemon and is extremely sour. Mexicans use it as a seasoning for cooking, or try to make it dry. It tastes sour and salty, just like China's plum. There are many small seeds in cactus fruit, which are actually edible. And we will filter out all these seeds when juicing, because that seed will hinder the taste. Although it is edible, it is not suitable to eat too much, because eating too much will cause indigestion and constipation!
How to eat cactus fruit
Cactus must be edible before it can be eaten. It is a common fruit in Mexico. Cut the meat inside with a knife, cut the fairy fruit from the middle with a knife, dig out the pulp with a spoon and put it into a cup. The seeds of the fairy fruit are extremely hard. Add water and honey into the cup, stir with a spoon, and filter after the seeds settle. Sweet and sour taste, bright color and rich nutrition.
You can also take the pulp with honey and warm water, and the effect is better, so it will be more sweet and delicious with honey. If you want to stimulate your taste buds and like the icy, slippery feeling, you can also freeze it in the refrigerator, so that it will taste more refreshing and tender.
In addition to eating directly, cactus fruit can also be used to refine sugar, make wine and squeeze juice. Different ways of eating can give you different tastes. Generally, when you squeeze the juice, just dig the cactus fruit into a blender and break it, pour the juice into a filter to remove seeds, and then you can drink it directly or mix it with milk. It is sweet and fragrant, and it tastes good.
However, before eating cactus fruit, you must confirm that it is edible before you can eat it. The taste can be sweet and sour, the color can be bright, and it is rich in nutrition.