Chinese cabbage is one of the delicacies on people's tables. Let's take a look at its nutritional value. Introduction of Chinese cabbageChinese cabbage is a variety of Chinese cabbage in the cruciferous family. The leaves are firm and shiny, oval or oblong, about 30 cm long, and green in color; the base of the leaves gradually narrows into a petiole, which is narrow. Chinese cabbage is native to my country and is cultivated in various places. It is most widely planted in the south and is available all year round, with the most in spring and summer. Chinese cabbage is rich in calcium, phosphorus and iron, has a tender texture and a fragrant taste, and is a popular vegetable. The best Chinese cabbage is the one with no yellow or rotten leaves and a neat appearance. Chinese cabbage is the vegetable richest in minerals and vitamins. It contains more calcium, vitamin C and carotene than Chinese cabbage, and slightly less sugar and carbohydrates than Chinese cabbage.Nutritional value of Chinese cabbage1. Provide nutrition and strengthen the body: Green vegetables are one of the vegetables richest in vitamins and minerals. If an adult eats 500 grams of green vegetables every day, they can meet the body's needs for vitamins, carotene, calcium, iron, etc., provide material conditions to ensure the body's physiological needs, and help enhance the body's immune ability. 2. Maintain blood vessel elasticity: Green vegetables contain a large amount of crude fiber. After entering the human body and combining with fat, it can prevent the formation of plasma cholesterol and promote the excretion of cholesterol metabolite bile acid from the body, so as to reduce the formation of atherosclerosis and maintain blood vessel elasticity. 3. Moisturize the skin and delay aging: Green vegetables contain a large amount of carotene, more than beans, tomatoes, and melons, and are also rich in vitamin C. After entering the human body, they can promote skin cell metabolism, prevent skin roughness and pigmentation, make the skin bright and delay aging. 4. Anti-cancer: The vitamin C contained in green vegetables forms a "hyaluronic acid inhibitor" in the body, which has an anti-cancer effect and can make cancer cells lose their vitality. In addition, the crude fiber contained in green vegetables can promote colon peristalsis and increase the discharge of toxins in the colon, thus achieving the purpose of cancer prevention and treatment.Effects of eating Chinese cabbageChinese cabbage has the effects of clearing away heat and relieving restlessness, promoting qi and removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and dispersing nodules, and promoting gastrointestinal function. It is mainly used to treat lung heat cough, fever, thirst, chest tightness, irritability, loss of appetite, constipation, abdominal distension and other symptoms. According to medical records, Chinese cabbage has the effect of "harmony the stomach and benefiting the large and small intestines", can strengthen the spleen and promote urination, and promote absorption.Target GroupIt is edible for general population. However, people with weak spleen and stomach and loose stools should not eat too much pakchoy. |
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