In the previous article, I introduced the nutritional value and eating methods of jujubes, but did you know that in addition to jujubes, there is also a kind of black jujube that is also a unique and nutritious food.
Black jujube has a long historical and cultural origin in China, and is favored for its rich nutritional value and unique taste. The following will be elaborated in detail from four aspects: history and culture, nutritional value, eating methods and precautions.
History and culture. Black jujube, also known as wild persimmon, is particularly common in northern China, and its cultivation history can be traced back to ancient times. In traditional Chinese culture, black jujube is not only a food resource, but also an important medicinal and edible homologous substance. The ancients regarded it as a good nourishing product for the body, which embodies the concept of "medicine and food are of the same origin" in Chinese medicine. In different regional cultures, black dates are also endowed with auspicious and abundant harvest symbolism, and are ideal gifts for relatives and friends and celebrations in folk customs.
Nutritive value. Black dates are rich in a variety of nutrients that are beneficial to the human body. First of all, it contains high calcium and iron, which is very beneficial for preventing osteoporosis and improving anemia, especially for adolescents in the growth and development stage, women prone to iron deficiency anemia and menopause in the middle-aged and elderly population, black jujube is undoubtedly an ideal supplement food. Secondly, black dates are rich in dietary fiber and pectin, which help promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, improve digestive function, and prevent constipation.
In addition, black jujube also contains a variety of trace elements such as protein, sugar, organic acids and phosphorus, which can provide comprehensive nutritional support, have the effect of nourishing blood and calming the nerves, replenishing the middle and invigorating qi, and has a certain auxiliary conditioning effect on symptoms such as lack of qi and blood, weakness of the spleen and stomach.
How to eat. Black dates can be eaten in a variety of ways, either as a snack, or as a dish, in soups, or as desserts. It can be used in cooking: it can also be added to stews, such as slow cooking with meat, which can not only increase the flavor of the soup, but also integrate its nutrients into the soup for better absorption by the body. Pickling processing: The black dates are candied to make candied fruits or pastry ingredients, which not only retains the nutritional value of the black dates themselves, but also adds a sweet taste. Brewing wine: The black jujube is soaked in liquor and brewed into a tonic medicinal liquor, which is suitable for drinking in moderation and has the effect of warming and nourishing.
Precautions. Despite the high nutritional value of black dates, there are still a few things to pay attention to when eating:
1.Not suitable for consumption on an empty stomach: Because the pectin and tannic acid contained in black dates can form indigestible clots under the action of gastric acid, which may irritate the gastric mucosa, it is not recommended to eat large amounts on an empty stomach or in a hungry state.
2.Control your consumption: Excessive intake of any food can be detrimental, and dates are no exception. Consume in moderation to maximize its benefits without causing gastrointestinal upset.
3.Caution in consumption for special groups: Although most people are suitable for eating black dates, for patients with certain diseases, such as diabetics, due to the high sugar content of black dates, the intake needs to be controlled; Patients with digestive diseases should also carefully choose whether to consume it according to their own conditions.