Winter melon porridge

How much do you know about some basic knowledge about winter melon porridge? Let me introduce it to you below.

Winter melon is also called pillow melon because of its pillow-like shape. It is mainly produced in summer. But why is the melon produced in summer named winter melon? This is because when the melon is ripe, there is a layer of white powder on the surface of the melon, which looks like frost and snow in winter, hence the name.

Nutritional value: Nutritionists have found that winter melon is rich in carotene, multiple vitamins and minerals. Every 100 grams of winter melon contains 0.4 grams of protein, 19 milligrams of calcium, 12 milligrams of phosphorus, 0.2 milligrams of iron and multiple vitamins. At the same time, because winter melon contains more vitamin C, high potassium content and low sodium content, it is more suitable for patients with hypertension, kidney disease, edema and other diseases who need low-sodium food. Therefore, eating winter melon regularly can not only help lose weight, but also reduce swelling for those with nephritis and edema. It is also an ideal vegetable for patients with diabetes and hypertension. Winter melon has been known as a weight loss product since ancient times. "Dietary Therapy Materia Medica" says: "If you want to be thin, light and healthy, you can eat it often; if you want to be fat, don't eat it."

Ingredients: 60 grams of winter shrimp and winter melon, 30 grams of rice.

practice:

1. First, remove the pulp and skin of the winter melon, wash it and cut it into small pieces.

2. Wash the rice clean, put it into a pot and add 1000 ml of water. Boil it over high heat first, then simmer over low heat until the rice is cooked and the porridge is thick.