Aiyu Is The Treasure Of Taiwan! The First Choice For High-fiber And Low-calorie Snacks

The refreshing and refreshing Aiyu is a holy product to cool off the heat in summer. Recently, some people shared on the Internet that "only Taiwan produces Aiyu in the world", which surprised many netizens and shouted, "Long knowledge!" The nutritionist pointed out, Aiyu is low in calories and contains dietary fiber. It is the first choice for summer snacks without gaining weight!

According to the Agricultural Knowledge Portal of the Council of Agriculture, Aiyu Seeds are a variety of plants unique to Taiwan. They are native to the middle and low altitudes of 800 to 1,800 meters in the Central Mountains. In recent years, low-altitude mass production varieties and models have been developed. Aiyu wasps are the only pollinators of Aiyuzi. Aiyu provides the bees with growing places and nutrients, while the bees pollinate the female flowers of Aiyuzi, which is a mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship.

Best dim sum! Aiyu is low in calories and satiety

Nutritionist Song Minghua said that Aiyu belongs to nuts and seeds among the six categories of food, but it contains dietary fiber often found in vegetables, and the calories are very low, every 100 grams (about one Small bowl) is less than 2 calories; in hot summer, you always want to eat ice and drink drinks, so you might as well eat Aiyu to satisfy your cravings, don’t worry about the calories bursting the table, dietary fiber will also add satiety and satisfy your appetite .

Natural pectin absorbs harmful substances in the intestines

Some people may not know that the pieces of Aiyu jelly on the market are actually made by soaking Aiyu seeds in water and kneading them; according to the Agricultural Knowledge Portal of the Executive Yuan Agriculture Committee It is recommended to add 40 to 80 times of tap water or mineral water to 1 gram of love jade seeds (the water quality needs to contain trace calcium ions), and put the love jade seeds into a fine gauze mesh bagThen tie it tightly, soak it in water for 5 minutes, then knead the mesh bag evenly by hand in the water for 5 to 10 minutes, and let it stand for 10 to 20 minutes to form a jelly-like shape and enjoy.

When rubbing love jade seeds in water, some sticky substances will be washed out. Song Minghua explained that these are the pectin of love jade seeds, a kind of water-soluble dietary fiber, which will solidify into lumps when combined with water; Water-soluble dietary fiber can promote intestinal peristalsis, absorb harmful substances in the intestine, and improve intestinal health.

No sugar water! Nutritionists share how to eat in private homes

If you want to enjoy Aiyu without any burden, Song Minghua shares her private recipes - no need to add sugar water, instead, use seasonal fruits such as kiwi and mango to add sweetness to natural fruits; Or chop Aiyu slightly and freeze it together with various fruits to make popsicles, but because Aiyu is 90% water, it cannot be chopped too much, nor can it be left for too long, it will gradually become liquid.

Aiyu is rich in potassium, which helps to stabilize blood pressure and improve edema, but Song Minghua also reminds that people with poor kidney function or arrhythmias should avoid eating it as much as possible. If you don’t have time to rub Aiyu by yourself and want to buy commercially available Aiyu Jelly, she recommends reading the nutrition label before purchasing and avoiding products with too many chemical additives.

◎ Image source/Song Minghua‧Health 2.0 data photo

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