Nutritional value of winter melon

Winter melon is one of the most common vegetables on the table. We can stir-fry it or make soup. It is very nutritious.

Winter melon introduction

Winter melon is mainly produced in summer. It is named winter melon because when the melon is ripe, there is a layer of white powdery substance on the surface, just like the white frost in winter. For this reason, winter melon is also called white melon.

Winter melon belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is an annual herb. It is native to southern my country and India and is cultivated in all parts of my country, with the main supply season being summer and autumn.

Winter melon is round, flat or oblong in shape, and its size varies depending on the species. The small ones weigh several thousand grams, and the large ones weigh dozens of kilograms. The skin is green, and the surface of the ripe fruit of most varieties has white powder. The flesh is thick, white, soft and juicy, with a light taste, and both young and old melons can be eaten.

Regarding the quality of winter melon, except for the young melons picked early, which are required to be fresh and tender, the old winter melons picked late are generally required to be: fully developed, mature, firm and thick in flesh, with small ventricles; the skin should be green with white frost, have a regular shape, be free of spots and external injuries, and not be soft or rotten.

Nutritional value of winter melon

1. Diuretic and detumescent

Winter melon contains more vitamin C, high potassium salt content and low sodium salt content. Patients with hypertension, kidney disease, edema, etc. can eat it to reduce swelling without hurting their health.

2. Weight loss

The succinic acid contained in winter melon can effectively inhibit the conversion of carbohydrates into fat. In addition, winter melon itself does not contain fat and has low calories, which is important for preventing the body from gaining weight and can also help to keep the body in shape.

3. Clear away heat and relieve summer heat

Winter melon is cold in nature and sweet in taste. It can clear away heat, promote salivation, and relieve summer heat and restlessness. It is especially suitable for consumption in summer.

Effects of winter melon consumption

Winter melon is sweet, light, and cool in nature. It enters the lungs, large intestine, small intestine, and bladder meridians.

It moistens the lungs and produces body fluid, resolves phlegm and quenches thirst, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling, clears away heat and dispels summer heat, detoxifies and discharges pus.

It can be used for summer heat and thirst, phlegm heat and cough, edema, athlete's foot, bloating, thirst, acne, facial spots, rectal prolapse, hemorrhoids, etc., and can also detoxify fish and wine.

Winter melon peel is known for its diuretic effect;

Winter melon seeds are known for strengthening the spleen and beauty, relieving cough and reducing phlegm.

Target Group

It is edible for general population.

1. Suitable for people with kidney disease, edema, liver cirrhosis ascites, cancer, beriberi, hypertension, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, obesity, and vitamin C deficiency;

2. Winter melon is cold in nature. People with weak spleen and stomach, cold kidneys, chronic diarrhea, and yang deficiency and cold limbs should avoid eating it.

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