First, cactus is good for the body. Cactus is a common plant. For example, many people also plant one or two pots of cactus on their balconies. Once they think of the desert, many people will think of cactus, which can survive in harsh environments. It is also the national flower of Mexico. Cactus has many functions, such as clearing away heat, reducing swelling, lowering blood sugar and blood pressure, lowering blood fat and strengthening stomach and relieving cough. Because cactus also contains many vitamins and mineral elements, it has a great effect on inhibiting the absorption of fat and cholesterol. Reduce the human body's intake of glucose, which will lower blood pressure and blood lipid. But cactus also has some side effects, because there will be poisonous juice in the thorns of cactus, and some people will have red, swollen and itchy skin. Therefore, before using this kind of food, we must first know about our own allergens, and we should also be careful not to be stabbed by cactus.
Second, cactus can cook. If hypertensive patients can eat some delicious food made of cactus every day, it can lower blood pressure and blood fat, but it is best not to eat too much at a time, 1~5 is enough, otherwise it will have some negative effects on everyone's health. Not all cacti can be eaten, and some wild and ornamental cacti can't be cooked casually. You can go to the market to buy edible cacti, then choose some cacti that can be peeled and pricked, then cut them into pieces by boiling water, add appropriate amount of oil, add seasoning, and then stir well, and a very delicious cold dish is made.