Vegetables are essential foods in our diet, but some vegetables are so unpalatable that many people put an end to them, in fact, the most unpalatable vegetables often have powerful health effects. Let's take a look at which unpalatable vegetables have powerful health benefits.

1. Bitter melon

Reason for listing:Bitter!

reverse a verdict: Bitter gourd contains an alkaloid, bitter gourd, which gives bitter gourd its special taste. For many people, this bitterness has the effect of stimulating the taste buds and increasing the appetite (the bitterness of beer comes from hops, which also stimulates the appetite). The bitter melon in bitter melon also has a useful role and may be helpful in lowering blood sugar in diabetics.

Some in vitro experiments and animal experiments have confirmed that bitter melon has a hypoglycemic effect, and there is some evidence in clinical trials, but these data are not enough to recommend the use of bitter melon to control blood sugar. Bitter gourd cannot replace hypoglycemic drugs, and relevant studies have found that eating a large amount of bitter gourd cannot achieve the purpose of targeted intake of hypoglycemic substances, and may even cause side effects due to excessive intake of other substances.

2. Houttuynia cordata

Reason for listing: The simple understanding is that there is a fishy smell of grass, many northern people can't resist, but it is the favorite of the people in Yunnan-Guizhou region, people who love to eat are difficult to give up, and people who are not used to eating are killed and do not eat!

reverse a verdict: Houttuynia cordata is not only a wild vegetable, but also a medicinal herb, can clear heat and detoxify, diuretic, but also improve the body's immunity, use it to boil soup and drink, can effectively discharge the accumulation of damp heat in the body. But you must note that Houttuynia cordata should not be boiled for too long, otherwise it will destroy the efficacy, and 15 minutes is more appropriate.

3. Parsley

Reason for listing: The strange fragrance of coriander, some people like it and some people worry about it.

reverse a verdict: Coriander can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and has the effect of appetizing and awakening the spleen. People with spleen and stomach deficiency can eat some coriander moderately can also play a role in warming the stomach and dissipating cold, helping digestion, and relieving stomach pain, and can be made into coriander porridge to drink. Coriander extract has a significant function of sweating, clearing heat and dialysis, and its special fragrance can stimulate the secretion of sweat glands and promote diaphoresis and dialysis.

4. Leeks

Reason for listingSome people are obsessed with the unique spicy aroma of leeks, while others hate the strange smell of leeks, and this is all because of the sulfur-containing compounds and volatile essential oils in it, and the taste in the mouth is difficult to dissipate after eating, in order to avoid embarrassment, many people choose not to eat leeks.

reverse a verdict: Leeks are native vegetables in China, with a cultivation history of more than 3000 years and rich variety resources. In addition to volatile oils, leeks also contain saponins, flavonoids and other substances. In addition to having a certain bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect, these substances can help improve immunity and reduce blood lipids.

Leeks, leeks, leek moss, leek flowers, what is the relationship between them? Leeks are made from leeks? Let's talk about leeks first, in fact, there were leeks in the Northern Song Dynasty, and now the leeks we eat are the young leaves that grow out of the leek cultivation in the greenhouse to avoid light, the root is round, the color is white, and the leaves are light yellow, although there is no spicy taste of leeks, but its tender taste is incomparable to leeks.

In summer, moss will emerge from the leeks, grow to 15~0 cm and you can eat, scrambled eggs, fried shredded pork, the color is good-looking, and the nutrition is reasonable. As for leek flowers, the most familiar thing is the dipping sauce for shabu mutton and hot pot, which is actually to pick the flowers that bloom on the leek moss, grind them into a paste, and add salt to make a sauce. Because of the high salt content, just add a little bit when you eat it, and it will taste a little.

5. Carrots

Reason for listing: The taste is hard to describe, but I just don't like it.

reverse a verdict: The nutritional value of carrots is a household name, like traditional Chinese medicine, if the spleen and stomach are weak, it is recommended to eat some carrots often, the most recommended is to make a "millet carrot porridge", because carrots are boiled relatively badly, it is very suitable for the elderly and children, and eating often can also improve appetite.

Especially in spring, when the weather warms up and bacteria begin to multiply, many people are prone to diarrhea if their diet is not clean, and carrot porridge is an antidiarrheal diet often recommended by Chinese medicine. In addition, the spring is windy, dry, and the temperature is unstable, the elderly and children have a lot of colds, especially prone to respiratory diseases, coughs, etc., such people can drink millet carrot porridge several times a week to prevent in advance.

You can chop some carrots and boil them into porridge for a good taste. Of course, there are many ways to make carrots, and you can also wrap beef carrot-filled dumplings once or twice a week, which is very beneficial for the elderly if you stick to it. In addition, you can also put more carrot cubes when stewing meat, so that the carrots will dissolve more oil and the absorption rate of carotene will be improved.

6. Celery

Reason for listing: For some people, the taste is a bit rushed.

reverse a verdict: It is easy to dry and fire in winter, celery is sweet and cool, has the effect of flattening the liver and clearing heat, dispelling wind and dampness, diuretic and blood pressure, and wolfberry and jujube are boiled into soup together, which is not only nutritious, but also can dispel fire, in addition, it also has a relieving effect on the loss of appetite caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach.

Cut the fresh celery stalks into sections, put them in a pot with wolfberries and red dates and cook for 30 minutes before serving. This soup has the effect of clearing heat and flattening the liver, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the heart, and people with high blood pressure, strong liver fire, and weak spleen and stomach can eat some appropriately.

7. Artemisia chrysanthemum

Reason for listing: The taste is special, and many people don't like it.

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The delicate scent of chrysanthemum is due to the fact that it contains a volatile essential oil that stimulates the appetite. In addition, chrysanthemum also contains high potassium, sodium and other mineral salts, which can regulate water metabolism in the body, facilitate urination, and eliminate edema. Due to the high sodium content, it is necessary to add less salt when cooking.

8. Onions

Reason for listing: After eating, there is always a spicy taste in the mouth, similar to leeks. And cutting onions will also shed tears.

reverse a verdict: Onions contain a variety of nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins, and are recommended as a multifunctional nutritious vegetable. Onions contain the same capsaicin as onions and garlic, and have a strong aroma, which can stimulate gastric acid secretion, increase appetite, sterilize and prevent colds. Onions also contain selenium, a trace element with antioxidant effects, and a phytochemical called quercetin that inhibits carcinogen activity and prevents cancer cells from growing. Surveys have shown that people who eat onions regularly have a lower risk of stomach cancer than those who don't.

Nutritionally, the nutritional value of purple-skinned onions is higher than that of white-papered onions. Not only because purple onions contain anthocyanins with strong antioxidant capacity, which can protect the human body from free radical damage, but also because their protein, dietary fiber, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron and other minerals are higher than those in the white paper. However, the white paper is also good, and its content of carotene and vitamin C is higher than that of purple peel. Moreover, the taste of green onions is not as spicy as purple onions, and the moisture and sweetness are high, making them more suitable for coleslaw and lettuce salads.

I especially like to stir-fry onions with various meats (such as beef, mutton, pork, duck, squid, etc.), eggs or fungus, potatoes, persimmon peppers, etc., which are not only delicious, but also nutritious and complementary, such as stir-fried beef with onion and potatoes, stir-fried lamb with onion cumin, onion and seafood tofu soup, etc. Onions are golden in color when cooked, and the spicy sulfur-containing compounds turn into a sweet-tasting substance. In addition, when pancakes, add some chopped onions to taste very good.

Some people like to eat raw onions, although they can better retain the nutrients, but too much consumption will cause flatulence, it is recommended not to eat raw onions on an empty stomach, especially people with gastrointestinal diseases should also avoid eating raw onions.

9. Green peppers

Reason for listing: Green peppers will have a little bitterness and spiciness.

Reversal: Green peppers are highly nutritious and rich in vitamin C and carbohydrates. In terms of efficacy, green pepper has the effect of warming and lowering qi, dissipating cold and dehumidifying, which can enhance people's physical strength and relieve fatigue caused by work and life pressure. Green peppers can stimulate the secretion of saliva and gastric juice, increase appetite, help digestion, promote intestinal peristalsis, and prevent constipation. It can also prevent and treat scurvy, and has an adjuvant treatment effect on bleeding gums, anemia, and fragile blood vessels. In addition, green peppers are effective in reducing skin wrinkles, elasticity, and keeping the skin plump.