Many people can't stand the bitter taste of balsam pear, but it's really a very good vegetable. It's light, delicious and appetizing, which is very fresh in summer. What kind of balsam pear is not suitable for eating? Let's see if we have you!
Who can eat balsam pear
It can be eaten by the general population. Diabetes and cancer patients are suitable.
Balsam pear has a high nutritional value. The edible part of every 100g of young melon contains 0.7-3.0g of crude protein, 0.2g of fat, 1.8-3.0g of sugar, 1.7-2.5g of crude fiber, 18-20mg of calcium, 20-80mg of phosphorus, 0.6mg of iron, 0.08mg of carotene, b0.7mg of vitamin. The vitamin C content of balsam pear is 56-160mg, which is the first in melon vegetables.
Who can't eat balsam pear
1. People with hypotension and hypoglycemia
Balsam pear has the effect of lowering blood sugar and clearing fire. It is suitable for people with greasy diet and high blood sugar. However, if you take too much bitter melon in pursuit of its health benefits, you may hurt your heart and have adverse effects on your heart health. Balsam pear can reduce blood pressure and blood sugar. If people with low blood pressure or blood sugar can't eat balsam pear, so can normal people who overeat balsam pear. Not only balsam pear can't be eaten in large quantities!
2. People with deficiency of spleen and stomach
Those with deficiency of spleen and stomach should not eat more bitter gourd or raw bitter gourd. Liao Hui reminded that balsam pear is a cold and cool product. Most people who have loose stool, clear and long urine, are afraid of being cold, pale face, weak tongue and deep pulse are short of body Yang or cold spleen and stomach. Such people should not eat balsam pear often, or they are prone to stomach discomfort, abdominal distention and abdominal pain, and even vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms.
3. People who need calcium supplement
Oxalic acid in balsam pear will hinder the absorption of calcium in food. Therefore, before eating, you should blanch balsam pear in boiling water to remove oxalic acid. People who need a lot of calcium should not eat too much balsam pear.
4. Children
Preschool children should not eat bitter gourd. Children are of pure Yang. Their stomach is often surplus and their spleen is often insufficient. In addition, children's self-control ability is poor, so eating bitter gourd is easy to hurt their spleen and stomach.
5. Pregnant women
Pregnant women should be cautious about bitter gourd. Balsam pear contains quinine, which can stimulate uterine contraction and cause abortion. So some people argue that pregnant women should not eat bitter gourd. Although the content of quinine in balsam pear is very small, it is OK for pregnant women to eat a little, but for the sake of prudence, pregnant women still eat less balsam pear.
Tips for selecting balsam pear
1. The outer skin of balsam pear: the fruit tumor of every grain on it is the key to judge the quality of balsam pear. The larger the outer particles, the fuller the inner pulp. On the contrary, if the appearance of the grains is very small, then the pulp inside the balsam pear is also thin.
2. Color: you should choose balsam pear with green skin. This kind of balsam pear is fresh. And some yellow balsam pear is overgrown. It will feel soft and crisp without the taste of balsam pear.
3. Taste: bitter melon is crisp and fragrant. Although it has bitter taste, it is the unique bitter taste that we like. Some stores will break open a bitter gourd on the spot. You can taste it. If you don't have a crisp and solid taste and it's not bitter, don't buy it.
4. Young melon: when selecting balsam pear, you should select the young melon. This is because the mature balsam pear is easy to over mature, thus missing the most delicious time. The selection of young melon will ensure the taste and nutrition.
5. Weight: the weight of balsam pear should be about 500g. This kind of bitter melon has thick pulp and good taste, and the juice in the bitter melon will be more abundant. It's not recommended to choose a smaller bitter melon, because it will be very bitter. You can choose the heavy and direct current ones.