Bitter melon has many effects, lowers blood sugar, blood lipids and fights cancer! 4 tricks to treat the bitter taste 1 way to keep the most nutritious food

It is best for summer fertilization to eat "bite melon"! Bitter melon is one of the fruit and vegetables, with its main production seasons in summer and autumn. The southern part is produced year-round. However, the production volume is poor in winter. Bitter melon has a special bitter taste, but the taste of sweetness after bitterness is unabashed. "Yuanhua Health Network" compiles the types, efficacy and common problems of bitter melon, including why bitter melon is bitter? Which one is less bitter? How to get rid of the bitterness? People who are afraid of suffering don’t have to worry!

Bitter melon type

Bitter melon is one of the most common fruit, vegetable and vegetables in Taiwan. It is also known as lychee, grape, melon or melon. Its main production seasons are summer and autumn. The varieties of bitter melons are extremely different, and there are different types according to the changes in the peel, fruit shape and color. Common types on the market include big green bitter melon, pink green bitter melon, white bitter melon and mountain bitter melon.

Big Green Bitter Melon: The peel is dark green. Usually, the bitter taste of the big green bitter gourd is stronger.

Pink green bitter melon: The color of the peel is light green. The bitter taste is heavier than the white bitter melon and lighter than the big green bitter melon.

White bitter gourd: The peel is white. Generally speaking, white skin has a lighter bitter taste.

Mountain bitter gourd: a bitter gourd that is closer to the wild type, with a smaller fruit shape and a larger appearance change. The bitter taste of mountain bitter gourd is heavier than that of Daqing bitter gourd.

Bitty melon effects

Bitty melon contains rich vitamin C, dietary fiber, pit, steroid, phosphorus and other minerals, which can help maintain electrolysis quality balance in the body. According to the information from the BMC Medicine, bitter melon contains more than 60 active substances such as bitter melon, soap, polyphenols, and ketones, which have many benefits for the body.

Nutritionist Liu Yuci's facial book fan page shares the effects of bitter melon:

Lowering blood sugar: The bitter melon ring in bitter melon can stimulate pancreatic cells, promote insulin secretion, and help regulate blood sugar. In addition, the polypeptide-type nutrients in bitter melon, which are similar to insulin, can also stimulate the effect of stabilizing blood sugar.

Lowering blood lipids: Bitter melon is rich in fruit gel. Many studies have pointed out that taking bitter melon can reduce triglycerides and total sterols in human blood, and also help improve good sterols.

Anti-cancer: Bitter melon is rich in bitter melon peptides and vitamin C, which can help fight free radicals and reduce the oxidative pressure of the body; it can also stimulate the operation of detoxification enzymes in the liver and accelerate the recognition of toxic substances in the body.

Reduce fire: Bitter melon can inhibit the production of prostaglandins in cells. Once the prostaglandin concentration in the body decreases, the body's major flame symptoms such as redness, kidney, pain, and heat will also be relieved.

Why is bitter melon bitter?

Bitter melon is bitter because of bitter melon and cucumber. According to the data from Tennessee State University (TSU) in the United States, bitter melon and cucurbite are mainly found in the white inner membrane and seeds of bitter melon. When cooked, bitter melon will be released to produce a sweet and bitter taste, so it will feel bitter when eaten. In addition, the darker and greener the color of bitter melon, the higher the content of bitter melon and cucumber.

The bitterer the bitter melon, the better?

The nutritional value and bitter taste of bitter gourd have nothing to do with it. Many people have myths about bitter gourd, and they always think the more bitter the better? In fact, bitter taste is not the main key to affecting the nutritional value of bitter gourd. Usually, it depends on the varieties of bitter gourd. The varieties of bitter gourd are divided into two types according to the color of the fruit, including white and green. The nutritional value is different. Generally speaking, bitter gourd with greener green taste will be heavier.

Which kind of bitter melon is less bitter?

Don’t choose “this color” if you are afraid of bitter melon! The bitter taste of bitter gourd depends on the variety. Common types of bitter gourds on the market include big green bitter gourd, pink green bitter gourd, white bitter gourd and mountain bitter gourd. The greener and tenderer color of bitter gourd is usually more bitter because it is not yet ripe and the bitter taste has not been fully released. Therefore, from the outside, the lowest bitterness is white jade bitter melon, and the highest bitterness is mountain bitter melon.

How to remove the bitter taste of bitter melon?

Bitter melon is a nutrient rich in nutritional value, but many people are afraid of bitterness and choose not to eat it. In fact, the inner membrane of bitter melon is the bitterest part. After cutting half of the seeds, scraping off the inner membrane of bitter melon with a spoon, and the bitter taste will be greatly reduced. "Enjoy Health Network" compiles "4 ways" to process bitter gourd so that it doesn't taste bitter.

. Deseed and scraping the membrane: The bitter taste mainly comes from the seeds and inner membrane of bitter melon. Deseeding and scraping the inner membrane can greatly reduce the bitter taste.

. Salt basil: Add bitter melon and salt to remove the bitter taste. Slice and add salt and soak it for about 30 minutes. Pull out the bitter water and then cook to reduce the bitter taste.

. Blanching in hot water: Blanching in hot water for a few seconds will help break the bitter melon swelling in the bitter melon and reduce the bitter taste.

. Cut thin slices of ice town: Cut the bitter melon into thin slices and soak it in ice water to make the bitter taste come out.

Can bitter gourd be eaten raw?

Yes, bitter melon is suitable for eating raw or mixing. Nutritionist Li Wanping pointed out on her face fan page that bitter melon is rich in vitamin C. If you want to keep the complete nutrients, it is recommended to eat raw or mix them, such as making salads or making juice. Even for frying and stir-frying dishes, blanching the bitter gourd before cooking before cooking will not only shorten the cooking time, but also keep the nutrition from losing, and it will not taste bitter.

Although raw food has many benefits, you should still pay attention to the following points:

. Do not fetch overload

. White jade bitter gourd is better

. The surface tumors are prone to hiding dirt, so you need to carefully clean the bitter melon. There are many types of bitter melon. How to choose fresh bitter melon? It is recommended to choose bitter melon with fresh handle, full body, no dark spots on the surface, pits or rotten by worms, or no collision marks. "Enjoy Health Network" organizes the selection techniques of bitter melon, and judges the appearance shape, color and freshness.

Appearance: The skin is smooth and the eyes are large and full. The melon is intact and straight, with two pointed heads.

Color: The color is white or green, without dark spots or pits.

Freshness: Avoid choosing melons with soft surfaces or damaged or rotten surfaces.

How to save bitter gourd? Taiwan is hot and bitter melon is often stored in temperature for about 3 days, so it is recommended to eat it as early as possible. If you can't finish eating, you should put it in the refrigerator to refrigerate it. It is recommended to wipe the whole bitter melon with a kitchen towel to clean it to wrap the fresh film intact, and then wrap it with a paper or paper bag and put it in a plastic bag. It can be stored for about 7 days.

Bitty melon cuisine recommendation

The hot summer makes people feel weak, and eating some bitter melon can relieve heat and detoxify. Bitter melon is a regular ingredient in many restaurants. Many people will order fried eggs, bitter melon chicken soup, bitter melon meat, etc. when they go to restaurants. "Enjoy Health Network" compiles the food recipes of "fried bitter melon and fried eggs", which can be served in just 5 steps.

[Stir-fried eggs with bitter melon]

Ingredients: Half a piece of mountain bitter melon, 1 egg, 2 garlic kernels, 1 spoon of salt, 1 spoon of chicken powder, less water

Method:

Cut the bitter melon into pieces, chop the garlic kernels, divide the egg yellow egg and chop it, and then use it.

Breath of bitter gourd is blanched in water for 2 to 3 minutes before lifting to remove the bitter taste.

Add some oil, add the yeast yeast and fry until slightly foamy.

Add bitter melon, garlic, and protein, stir-fry and add water and cook until the bitter melon becomes soft.

Add salt basin and chicken powder, stir fry and let the moisture dry slightly, and then start the pot.

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