Pumpkin is very familiar to rural people. In the past, this vegetable grew in many countryside gardens but was not valued, and was even used to feed pigs.
However, today, this vegetable is commonly sold in the market and is loved by many people.
Pumpkin has high nutritional value. This vegetable contains many kinds of amino acids and proteins that the human body needs. It is rich in crude fiber which can enhance intestinal peristalsis.
This vegetable is not only rich in nutrients but also has a delicious, unique flavor. Squash can be boiled, stir-fried with garlic, stir-fried with meat, cooked in soup... Each dish made from this vegetable has a different flavor.
In the summer, squash is considered a fairly safe vegetable because it is easy to grow, easy to survive and has little risk of chemical abuse. Although squash is a rustic vegetable, it takes up a lot of housewives' time because of the cleaning process.
According to research, squash contains many important minerals such as iron, manganese, phosphorus, calcium... In addition, squash leaves are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B and vitamins essential for health.
5 amazing health benefits of squash
Good for digestion
Pumpkin is rich in fiber, antioxidants and vitamins, has cooling and laxative properties thanks to fiber stimulating intestinal motility, limiting constipation. Therefore, it makes you feel full quickly and limits the ability to take in energy.
Good for the heart
Pumpkin contains beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, which cures night blindness, dry eyes, and prevents diabetes.
Moreover, squash is low in calories, has no saturated fat, no cholesterol, is very good for weight loss and prevents cardiovascular disease.
Squash is rich in vegetable protein and minerals such as iron, phosphorus, vitamins C and A, which help improve your figure, reduce fat and are good for your health.
Diabetes control
Due to its ability to lower blood sugar levels, squash can be considered an effective tool for diabetes control.
This is related to the presence of ethyl acetate and polysaccharides in this vegetable, which have anti-diabetic properties.
Good for urinary tract
People with frequent urination and mild urinary tract stones, eating pumpkin tops can help reduce pain symptoms, increase urination and eliminate stones through natural excretion.
Improve fertility
Research shows that squash plays an important role in dealing with fertility related problems.
Antioxidants in squash such as oleic acid, linoleic acid, vitamin A, alkaloids and tannins can help improve testicular function, thereby increasing sperm count in men.
Helps protect skin
Squash contains a good amount of vitamin A that can meet 5.43% of the recommended daily value. Consuming foods rich in vitamin A helps the body avoid free radicals and toxins that can damage the skin.
How to choose clean squash, not "bathed" in chemicals
- Clean squash, usually has only 3 to 4 leaves on the top with young leaves, solid stem, lots of hairs, young leaves have natural green color, the stem is usually thin and long.
As for vegetables with long segments, the part near the base is often old and fibrous, so they are often watered with growth stimulants.
- When washing, vegetables with a lot of growth stimulants are easily crushed. Even without squeezing hard, the leaves will be crushed, and the stems and the stalks are easily broken and crushed. As for clean squash, the leaves are very rough, both the stems and leaves are not crushed.
- When boiled, clean squash water is usually clear. Vegetables containing stimulants will turn dark green if left for a long time.
Let's refer to 2 ways to prepare squash below.
1. Stir-fried squash with garlic
Ingredients: squash, garlic, chili, ginger, onion, salt, oyster sauce, cooking oil
Making:
- Clean the squash, remove the hard old skin, wormy leaves, old leaves, cut into short pieces, wash many times under clean water to remove dirt and impurities on the surface. You should crush the leaves to reduce hair and make the leaves softer when processed.
- Sliced garlic, chopped chili, sliced onion, shredded ginger.
- Pour oil into the pan, add onion, ginger, garlic and chili and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Then add the squash stems and stir-fry over high heat until half cooked. Then add the leaves and young stems and stir-fry until cooked.
Add 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce and season with salt to taste, stir well and pour onto a plate. Stir-fried squash with garlic is a simple but delicious dish, loved by many people.
2. Pumpkin and tofu soup
Ingredients : squash, tofu
Making:
- Cut the tofu into small pieces;
- Pick and clean squash, peel, break into short pieces and wash away dirt.
- Thinly slice garlic, put in a pan and fry until fragrant, then pour in boiling water, bring to a boil again, then add beans, a little salt and chicken broth.
- When the soup turns white, add pumpkin and cook for another minute then remove from heat and enjoy.
(According to Toutiao)
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