Eating healthy is an important issue that everyone should focus on in our daily lives. Especially for the elderly, a reasonable diet can not only provide the nutrients needed by the body, but also prevent and ** various diseases. Among them, bitter gourd, as a nutritious vegetable, is known as a "vascular cleanser", which can help the elderly clean up thrombotic plaques and nourish baby blood vessels.
1. The nutritional value of bitter gourd
Bitter gourd is a low-calorie, high-fiber vegetable rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, carotene, potassium and other nutrients. These ingredients can help lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, prevent cardiovascular disease, and more. In addition, bitter melon also contains a substance called bitter melon saponin, which can promote human metabolism, enhance immunity, prevent cancer, etc.
2. The benefits of bitter gourd
Cleans up the plaque of the blood clot
Bitter melon contains a substance called bitter melon, which can inhibit thrombosis, reduce blood viscosity, and promote blood circulation. Long-term consumption of bitter melon can help the elderly clean up thrombotic plaques and prevent serious diseases such as cerebral infarction and myocardial infarction.
Nourish the baby's blood vesselsBitter gourd also contains a substance called bitter gourd II, which can enhance the elasticity of blood vessels and keep them healthy. Long-term consumption of bitter gourd can help the elderly to raise baby blood vessels and prevent vascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis and vascular stenosis.
Boosts immunity
Bitter gourd contains a variety of nutrients that can help the elderly boost their immunity and prevent colds and other infectious diseases. At the same time, bitter gourd can also promote liver detoxification, reduce the burden on the liver, and prevent liver diseases.
The dietary fiber in bitter gourd can help the elderly increase satiety and reduce food intake, so as to achieve the purpose of ***. In addition, bitter gourd can also promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help digest food, and relieve constipation.
3. How to eat bitter gourd
Cold bitter gourd:Wash the bitter gourd and cut it into thin slices, marinate it with salt for 10 minutes, then rinse it with water. Finally, add minced garlic, chili oil, vinegar, soy sauce and other seasonings and mix well.
Stir-fried pork slices with bitter melon:Boil the bitter gourd for half a minute, remove it for later use, then add the fried meat slices, and finally add salt, chicken essence and other seasonings and stir-fry evenly.
Bitter gourd stew:Stewing bitter gourd with other vegetables and meat can increase the nutritional value of the soup while making it softer and more delicious.
Bitter gourd juice:Wash the bitter gourd and cut it into small pieces, put it in a juicer to squeeze the juice, add honey or lemon juice to taste and drink.
4. PrecautionsBitter gourd is cold and should not be eaten in excess, otherwise it is easy to cause diarrhea and other uncomfortable symptoms. Especially for the elderly with spleen and stomach deficiency, they should be consumed more cautiously.
Bitter gourd has a high content of oxalic acid, which may combine with calcium in the body to form calcium oxalate precipitate, increasing the risk of kidney stones. Therefore, bitter gourd should be avoided in large quantities along with calcium-rich foods when consuming bitter melon.
Although bitter melon has many benefits, it is not a substitute for medicine**. For older people who already have cardiovascular disease or other serious medical conditions, it should be done reasonably under the guidance of a doctor**.
In short, bitter gourd, as a nutritious vegetable, can help the elderly clean up thrombotic plaque and nourish baby blood vessels. However, it should be noted that bitter gourd is cold and should not be consumed in excess, and it is also necessary to pay attention to the combination with other foods to maintain a balanced and diverse diet. While enjoying food, you should also pay attention to your physical health, eat reasonably, exercise properly, have regular physical examinations, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.