Mini vegetables are now becoming a new favorite of people.
Whether in the cold and fresh area of the supermarket or in the light food restaurant, you can see cabbage, corn, carrots, cabbage and ...... everywhereSome people think that mini vegetables are more nutritious, and some people feel that mini vegetables are not grown normally.
Which of the above statements is accurate?Mini veggies, what the hell?
Mini vegetables, not all mini versions of vegetables
The "primordial" form of vegetables
Many mini vegetables, that is, when the vegetables are small.
For example:Corn shootsAt first glance, it looks like a cross between corn and bamboo shoots, but in fact, it has nothing to do with bamboo shoots, but is a standard grass maize crop. The English name of corn shoot is baby corn, which translates to the "young stage" of the sweet corn we often eat.
Corn shootsNormally, when the female ear of corn (also known as the ear, which is the sum of the kernel and the cob) grows and whiskers emerge at the top, the male flower in the male ear of corn (i.e. the top of the corn stalk) will drop pollen, fertilizing the filament of the female ear. In the subsequent process, both the corn kernels and the corn cob grow rapidly and eventually become the corn we commonly eat.
To get the corn shoots, you only need to pick the female ears before the filaments are fertilized, and the corn cob is still a tender cob, which can be eaten with the corn kernels that have not yet bulged.
LikeMini spinach, mini sesame leavesetc., the same is the juvenile period of vegetables.
It just looks alike, but it's actually another breed
But this is not the case with all mini vegetables.
For example:Thumb watermelonAlthough small enough to be used as a mobile phone pendant, the sinuous dark curves and tender green bottom plate make it hard not to think that this is a smaller version of a long watermelon. But in fact, this "watermelon", also known as the báo, is a standard cucurbitaceae crop, yes, the same family as cucumbers. But it's also not a mini cucumber, but has its own variety:Thumb watermelon species
It can be seen from the word "fan" in the genus category that it is not a native crop, but an alien crop. Thumb watermelons have been enjoyed for centuries in Central America and other regions. It is often used in vegetable salads, a white man's meal in the United States, but in their case, thumb watermelon has a name that is more apt for its original attribute: Mexican pickled cucumber.
As for its appearance like a watermelon, this is purely accidental. I accidentally bumped into a shirt with the big guy.
Network source. In the same way, there isSmall cabbage, in fact it isHugBrussels sprouts(brussel sprouts), as well as cherry radishes in Northeast dipping pickles, are actually mini varieties of turnips. Like mini broccoli, baby pumpkins, cherry tomatoes, all the same.
The appearance of the exterior has been changed simply by processing
But there are also some mini vegetables, which are neither the juvenile period of vegetables nor unique varieties, but the "fraudulent products" carefully designed by merchants.
For example, those convenience store regulars, "fruit carrots".
From the outside, they are thick at one end and thin at the other, and the curve is no different from that of carrots, no matter how you look at them, they look like a miniature version of carrots, but if you want to pursue trendy and buy a few bags for relatives who have grown vegetables all their lives in their hometown, you are likely to be chased and beaten.
Because, the truth is:They are all artificially cut out of normal carrots in the shape of carrots. A carrot worth a few cents has risen dozens of times in value as soon as it is peeled.
That's probably the value of wisdom.
Network source. Are mini veggies more nutritious?
The nutritional properties of these mini-vegetables also depend on their specific category.
For example, a miniature version of corn-Corn shootsIt's packed with nutrients such as protein, sugar, and vitamins, and crucially, it has only 27 calories per 100 grams of corn shoots, several times less than corn kernels, is one-fifth of the same amount of rice, and the carbohydrate content of corn shoots is relatively much less than corn kernels, which is why corn is classified as a staple food, and corn shoots are positioned more as vegetables. In this way, corn shoots are definitely a great partner during fat loss.
And the cabbage, Brussels sprouts, is also very nutritious. It also contains 20 essential vitamins, and in addition, it has the highest protein content of any leaf-bearing vegetable. According to research,Brussels sprouts have the effect of lowering cholesterol and preventing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
However, it also has drawbacks. For Chinese people who pay attention to deliciousness, this shortcoming can be infinitely magnified, that is: too bitter. There is a saying in the UK: love them or loathe them. This loathe has an extra layer of "extreme disgust" compared to hate, which shows how much influence its taste has.
When it comes to the nutritional content of each vegetable, it is indeed difficult to present the whole article in one article, if you want to compare carefully, you can consult the "Chinese Food Composition List".
However, one thing to note is that those processed mini vegetables don't really make much sense to buy.
Take the mini carrot, which first appeared in 1986. A grower in the United States realized that consumers didn't like carrots with an imperfect shape, so he decided to cut the carrots into small, uniform and perfect carrots to sell. It can also be seen from its English name: baby-cut & peel carrots, just cut into small radish, but in fact it is still radish, and the nutritional value has not changed at all.
This mini radish is also popular with many people in our country, but the same problems are, for example, too high, not affordable, as well,The coat of the mini radish will be peeled off together, which will also lead to a significant reduction in the shelf life of the radish, and if it is not stored properly, it is very likely to become moldy and spoiled. It's better to be diligent, buy a peeler, do it yourself, and do it once and for all.
There are also these pseudosciences about vegetable health
In the eyes of many people, vegetables are so healthy that it is perfect for health and health. But if you don't do it right, you might get twice the result.
For example, some people will be used to eating vegetable salads**, but these vegetables are mostly raw food, and the flavor is all dependent on salad dressingThis little salad dressing is not a lot, but it can make your day dry. Because their fat content and added sugar are too high, they are a proper calorie bomb. What's more, almost all salad dressings contain trans fatty acids, which are an important cause of hyperlipidemia and fatty liver.
There are also people who only eat boiled vegetables a day, again, this is unscientific. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents, a healthy diet should not only ensure a daily intake of between 300 grams and 500 grams of vegetables, but also supplement with 300 to 500 grams of dairy products, 200 to 300 grams of cereals, and 25 to 30 grams of oils and fats. The oil is a necessary condition for metabolism, and only eating vegetables means that the daily intake of nutrients is too single, which is not only not conducive to **, but is not good for the human body.
Some time ago, a post of "eating 17 corns a day but not thin" was on the hot search, in fact, this fell into the misunderstanding of "small single amount but large amount", such as potatoes and other vegetables, due to factors such as high starch content, can actually be regarded as half of the staple food. Sometimes it is recommended to use them instead of staple foods during the ** period, but they are low in calories and equally full at the same weightThe essence is to reduce calorie intake。If you don't pay attention to the total amount of intake, no matter how low the calories of vegetables are, they will add up.
Only by selecting, cooking, and eating vegetables reasonably can you maximize its effects and truly enjoy the happiness of health.
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