Nutritional value and efficacy of winter melon

Everyone is familiar with winter melon . Here is an introduction to the nutritional value of winter melon:

Introduction to Winter Melon

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.

The efficacy and function of winter melon:

1. Lowers blood pressure

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 human body from gaining weight and can also help to keep a healthy body.

3. Clearing away heat and relieving summer heat: Winter melon is cold in nature and sweet in taste. It can clear away heat and promote the production of body fluid, and it can dispel summer heat and relieve restlessness. It is especially suitable for consumption in summer.

Suitable people for winter melon

It is suitable for people with kidney disease, edema, ascites due to liver cirrhosis, cancer, beriberi, hypertension, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, obesity, and those who lack vitamin C. Winter melon is cold in nature, so people with weak spleen and stomach, cold kidneys, long-term diarrhea, and yang deficiency and cold limbs should avoid eating it.