Summer is the season to eat loofah. A netizen recently shared that she bought a loofah from the vegetable market and went home. She planned to cook loofah and oyster soup, but she didn't expect to pick an old loofah. I vaguely felt that something was not right, but I continued to cook, but I didn't expect it to be finished. It was like cooking a pot of vegetable melon cloth.
Too old loofah may cause a burden on the stomach
Xu Qiuping, a nutritionist at the Telemedicine Center of Taipei Medical University, said that for an aging loofah, the fiber will become rough and hard. If you eat it, it will promote gastric acid secretion, which is bad for the stomach or People with gastric ulcers may cause physical discomfort. She suggested that if the loofah is only partially aged, the aged part can be cut off before consumption;
The calyx at the end is the freshest.
How to choose a fresh loofah, Xu Qiuping suggested that the loofah should have a complete calyx at the end, and the color is green, slightly heavy, rough in appearance, and the fruit is mainly hard, and at the same time to avoid insects biting black The point is the freshness guarantee.
Low in calories and rich in fiber, it is an excellent choice for those who lose weight and constipation.
April to September is the production season of loofah. Because of its low price and easy access, it is a very common melon vegetable in Taiwan. It has a refreshing taste, is easy to prepare, and is loved by many families. Xu Qiuping said that loofah is low in calories, about 17 calories per 100 grams, high in water-soluble fiber and non-water-soluble fiber, and is a good source of fiber. Good food choices. but she alsoReminder, if the kidney function is poor, the loofah should be scalded to let the potassium ions lose before cooking. In addition, loofah is also rich in vitamin B group and vitamin C, so it is often made into loofah water for external application on the face to whiten the skin.
Xu Qiuping also shared about the recipe of loofah, which can be cooked with eggs. The combination of fiber and protein can make the meal nutritionally balanced; or simmer the loofah and add egg tofu to cook, which is zero cholesterol and low Fat meals are a good choice for those who want to lose weight. In addition, she also recommends that loofah and clams are added with ginger, wolfberry, astragalus, red dates, etc., which are high in fiber, low in calories and have qi-invigorating effects, suitable for post-surgery or confinement. human consumption.
◎ Image source/Dazhi Image/Shutterstock ◎ Consultant / Xu Qiuping nutritionist
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