Pears, as a nutritious and refreshing fruit, have always been loved by people. In addition to eating directly, pears can also be used to boil water, peel and core pears, cut them into small pieces, put them in a pot with an appropriate amount of water, boil them, turn to low heat and cook slowly, until the pear flesh is cooked thoroughly. Sometimes, in order to increase the flavor, people will add some other ingredients such as goji berries, red dates, rock sugar, etc. Not only is this method simple and easy, but the benefits of pear water are also very rich. Let's take a closer look.
1. The role and efficacy of boiled pear water.
1. Moisten the lungs and relieve cough.
The pear itself has the effect of clearing heat and dissolving phlegm, moisturizing and dryness, and has a good relieving effect on symptoms such as lung fever, cough, sore throat, etc. By boiling water, the active ingredients in the pear can be fully extracted, so that the effect of the pear water is better. For dry and itchy throat in autumn, drinking some boiled pear water can have a good effect on moistening the lungs and relieving cough.
2.Boosts immunity.
Pears contain trace elements such as vitamin C, which can help boost the body's immunity.
3.Promotes digestion.
Pears are rich in pectin, which is more easily absorbed by the body after cooking, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help food digestion, and relieve constipation. For symptoms such as indigestion, bloating and abdominal pain, drinking boiled pear water in moderation can play a certain role in improvement.
4.Clears away heat and detoxifies.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pears have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, and are suitable for those who have a heavy internal heat.
5.Beauty and beauty.
Pear water is rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin B, calcium, iron, etc., which can help supplement the nutrients needed by the body and improve the body's immunity. The vitamins and antioxidants in pear water help moisturize the skin and can have a certain beauty effect.
When drinking boiled pear water, you should also pay attention to the following:
1.Pear cold: For people with cold constitution such as spleen and stomach deficiency, cold hands and feet, drinking too much boiled pear water may cause discomfort, so you need to drink it in moderation according to your physical condition.
2.Sugar problem: For diabetics or people who need to control their blood sugar, the amount of sugar added to boiled pear water needs to be controlled.
3.Food restraint: Pears and some foods, such as crabs, white radish, etc., may be detrimental to digestion or cause discomfort.
In general, boiled pear water has a variety of effects such as relieving cough and moistening the lungs, replenishing nutrition, reducing fire and heat, refreshing breath and diuretic laxative, and drinking it in moderation is beneficial to health. However, it should be noted that pears are watery and cold and should not be drunk excessively, especially for people with spleen and stomach deficiency. At the same time, pear water contains a high amount of sugar, so diabetics should drink it with caution.