Pumpkin effect:

1, detoxification: pumpkin contains vitamins and pectin, which has good adsorption, can bind and eliminate bacterial toxins and other harmful substances in the body, such as lead, mercury and radioactive elements in heavy metals, and can play a detoxification role.

2, protect the gastric mucosa, help digestion: the pectin contained in pumpkin can also protect the gastric mucosa, avoid the stimulation of coarse food, and promote ulcer healing, which is suitable for <: People with stomach trouble. The components contained in pumpkin can promote bile secretion, strengthen gastrointestinal peristalsis and help food digestion;

3. Prevent and treat diabetes and reduce <; Blood sugar, pumpkin is rich in cobalt, which can activate human metabolism, promote hematopoietic function, and participate in the synthesis of vitamin B 12 in human body. It is an essential trace element for human islet cells and has a special effect on preventing and treating diabetes and lowering blood sugar.

4. Eliminate carcinogens: Pumpkin is rich in zinc, which is beneficial to the health of skin and nails. Among them, antioxidant β carotene has the effects of eye protection, heart protection and anti-cancer. In addition, pumpkin seeds are an excellent food source of important fatty acids such as omega -6, which is beneficial to brain health. The closer to the pumpkin skin, the richer the nutrition. Therefore, the less peeled the pumpkin, the better. Pumpkin seeds can be boiled or dried and fried.

5. Promote growth and development: Pumpkin is rich in zinc, which is involved in human body <; The synthesis of nucleic acid protein is an inherent component of adrenocortical hormone and an important substance for human growth and development.

Disadvantages of wax gourd: From the efficacy point of view, wax gourd can even treat some allergies. Therefore, if you are not specifically allergic to wax gourd, you should be fine.

Another thing: wax gourd pollen can make some people allergic. The plush on the surface of wax gourd may also make some rhinitis patients sneeze and have allergic symptoms.

Wax gourd can be eaten raw, and some varieties don't have the taste of grass, so it tastes good. Blanch the cold salad with water.

Wax gourd can induce diuresis, reduce blood fat, reduce fire, and have the effect of beauty and weight loss.

It should be noted that winter melon is cool. If people with poor health don't eat it all the time, people will become weak if they eat too much.