Recently, a list of the "nine most difficult vegetables to eat" has been released online, causing netizens to lament "please don't make me eat these anymore!". But today, the blogger wants to tell everyone that these difficult-to-eat vegetables are actually rich in nutrients, and many of them have unexpected medicinal value. Of course, these vegetables that everyone finds hard to eat might just be your "true love"! Quickly find them out! For those who hate these vegetables to the core, seeing their powerful nutritional value, will they shed a tear and try them?
The Nine Most Difficult Vegetables Turn Out to be Nutritional Powerhouses
NO.1 Herba Houttuyniae
▸Reason for being on the list◂
Herba Houttuyniae, simply put, is grass that tastes fishy. With a texture reminiscent of plastic rubbing against each other and a taste of grass, it was hard for Wang Zengqi to resist. It is loved by the people in the Yun-Gui region, and they say it has a fragrance that cannot be described in words... Those who love it find it hard to part with, while those who can't stand it would never eat it!
▸Nutritional value◂
Herba Houttuyniae, also known as fishy grass or folded ear root, can clear heat and detoxify, reduce swelling and treat ulcers, promote diuresis and remove dampness, clear heat and stop diarrhea, and promote digestion. Clinical reports have shown that Herba Houttuyniae is widely used in the treatment of various diseases such as upper respiratory tract infections, influenza, lung abscess, cancerous pleural effusion, lung cancer, and epidemic parotitis.
▸Common preparation methods◂
Cold salad with Herba Houttuyniae, steamed chicken with Herba Houttuyniae, scrambled eggs with Herba Houttuyniae, stir-fried shredded pork with Herba Houttuyniae, braised pig lungs with Herba Houttuyniae, Herba Houttuyniae porridge, stir-fried preserved meat with Herba Houttuyniae, Herba Houttuyniae and pig lung soup.
NO.2 Bitter Gourd
▸Reason for being on the list◂
Bitter Gourd - as the name suggests - is bitter and hard to bear. There's nothing more to say...
▸Nutritional value◂
In 100 grams of bitter gourd, water accounts for 94%, with 1 gram of protein and 3.7 grams of carbohydrates, providing 71.2 kilojoules of energy. Bitter gourd can strengthen capillaries, promote blood circulation, and prevent arteriosclerosis. Bitter gourd also has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, reducing swelling, and losing weight. The bitter compounds in bitter gourd can inhibit the growth and spread of malignant tumors.
▸Common preparation methods◂
Cold salad with bitter gourd, fried eggs with bitter gourd, pork rib soup with bitter gourd, apple bitter gourd juice.
NO.3 Caraway
▸Reason for being on the list◂
When it comes to things that are difficult to eat, how can we not mention caraway?! Some people love it deeply, while others hate it to the core. The "Anti-Caraway Alliance" has declared "caraway over rice" as the most terrifying combination dish in history.
▸Nutritional value◂
Caraway has a much higher amount of vitamin C than ordinary vegetables and is also rich in minerals. Caraway can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and has a stimulating effect on the appetite. Eating caraway in moderation can help warm the stomach, relieve coldness, aid digestion, and alleviate stomach pain for those with a weak spleen and stomach.
▸Common preparation methods◂
Caraway with black fungus, caraway with dried tofu, caraway is a common seasoning that can enhance the taste of stir-fried dishes.
NO.4 Chinese Chives
▸Reason for being on the list◂
Chinese chives are loved and hated by different people! Chinese chives have a strong pungent smell, and the taste lingers in the mouth long after eating!
▸Nutritional value◂
Chinese chives contain various nutrients and dietary fiber. Chinese chives have a warm nature and can dispel cold and stasis, nourish yin and strengthen yang. They have auxiliary effects on conditions such as enuresis, impotence, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, as well as menstrual pain, postpartum lactation obstruction in women. The abundant vitamins and minerals in Chinese chives can assist in the treatment of night blindness, dry eye disease, rough skin, and constipation, as well as prevent cancer recurrence, reduce the absorption of oily substances in the intestines, and aid in weight loss.
▸Common preparation methods◂
Chinese chive dumplings, vegetarian buns with Chinese chives, scrambled eggs with Chinese chives.
NO.5 Carrot
▸Reason for being on the list◂
Although carrots have an attractive color, there are always people who complain about the taste. It's hard to describe the taste, but anyway, they just don't like it, afraid that eating too much will turn them into rabbits...
▸Nutritional value◂
Carrots contain abundant carotenoids, as well as various vitamins, folic acid, calcium, and dietary fiber, almost comparable to various vitamin pills. Vitamin A can promote normal growth and reproduction, maintain epithelial tissues, prevent respiratory infections, maintain normal vision, and treat night blindness and dry eyes. Regular consumption of carrots helps prevent arteriosclerosis, lower cholesterol, prevent and treat hypertension, as well as moisturize the skin and have anti-aging effects.
▸Common preparation methods◂
Braised beef with carrots, scrambled eggs with onions and carrots, curry beef with potatoes and carrots.
NO.6 Celery
▸Reason for being on the list◂
Celery has a unique aroma, but it doesn't taste as good as expected. Some people even find it nauseating just by smelling it.
▸Nutritional value◂
Celery has a slightly cool nature and a sweet and bitter taste. It can improve appetite, prevent scurvy, diuresis, strengthen the stomach, kill bacteria, and prevent rheumatism. Celery is also rich in iron and has a certain effect on iron-deficiency anemia. Celery can lower blood pressure by reducing hormone levels, and its essence also has the effects of resisting cancer and promoting wound healing. Celery seeds have many medicinal properties and can be used to treat wind-cold, influenza, insomnia, indigestion, and arthritis.
▸Common preparation methods◂
Stir-fried celery with pork, stir-fried celery with dried tofu, celery and lily.
NO.7 Crowndaisy Chrysanthemum
▸Reason for being on the list◂
Is it because crowndaisy chrysanthemum is not tasty and has a difficult name to pronounce? For some reason, many people don't like to eat it...
▸Nutritional value◂
Crowndaisy chrysanthemum is very nutritious, containing vitamin A, vitamin C, carotenoids, calcium, and iron. It is also known as an iron and calcium supplement. Crowndaisy chrysanthemum has the effects of purifying blood, nourishing the heart, lowering blood pressure, and moistening the lungs. Regular consumption of crowndaisy chrysanthemum can benefit conditions such as cough with excessive phlegm, spleen and stomach disharmony, memory decline, and habitual constipation.
▸Common preparation methods◂
Garlic crowndaisy chrysanthemum; stir-fried crowndaisy chrysanthemum.
NO.8 Onion
▸Reason for being on the list◂
After eating onions, there is always a spicy taste in the mouth, similar to chives. Moreover, cutting onions can make your eyes tear up.
▸Nutritional value◂
Onions contain potassium, vitamin C, folic acid, and vitamin B6. Onions have a warm nature, a sweet and bitter taste, and have a significant effect in lowering blood pressure. Onions also have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, and eating raw onions can prevent colds. In addition, onions can resist aging and prevent osteoporosis.
▸Common preparation methods◂
Scrambled eggs with onions, stir-fried beef with onions.
NO.9 Green Pepper
▸Reason for being on the list◂
Green peppers have a slight bitterness and spiciness. Shin Chan refuses to eat green peppers no matter what.
▸Nutritional value◂
Green peppers are highly nutritious and rich in vitamin C and carbohydrates. In terms of efficacy, green peppers have the effects of warming the middle and lowering qi, dispelling cold and dampness, and can enhance physical strength and relieve fatigue caused by work and life stress. In addition, green peppers are effective in reducing skin wrinkles and maintaining skin moisture and luster.
▸Common preparation methods◂
Stir-fried shredded pork with green peppers, stir-fried shredded potatoes and green peppers.
