Black fungus is a common ingredient in our daily lives. There are two types of black fungus: white fungus and black fungus. White fungus can be used to make nutritious porridge, while black fungus can be used to make nourishing soup. Different types of black fungus have different benefits for us. Today, I will introduce you to some knowledge about black fungus.
Best Effect When Cooked
Many people think that the best way to preserve the maximum nutrients in black fungus is to eat it raw, but this is actually incorrect.
Explanation: Black fungus has a good effect in preventing and treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases because the black fungus polysaccharides it contains are very good for blood vessels and can effectively prevent blood coagulation and thrombosis. However, this substance can only be absorbed by the human body more efficiently after being subjected to high temperatures. Therefore, the nutritional value of cold-dressed black fungus is much lower than that of cooked black fungus.
Dried is Better Than Fresh
Dried black fungus is most suitable for preservation and sale, so most black fungus on the market is dried. Fresh black fungus is rare. Some friends who like to eat fresh ingredients may go picking the freshest black fungus to eat, but in fact, this kind of black fungus cannot be eaten directly.
Explanation: Because black fungus contains porphyrin substances, eating this substance and then being exposed to the sun can easily cause photodermatitis. Therefore, fresh is not necessarily the best.
Pregnant Women Should Eat Less
Although women are prone to anemia during pregnancy and need to supplement iron, pregnant women should not eat too much black fungus.
Explanation: Black fungus is good for blood vessels because it can prevent blood coagulation and thrombosis. This blood-activating and stasis-dispelling effect is very good for other people, but it is extremely detrimental to pregnant women (especially in the early stages of pregnancy). Eating too much black fungus greatly increases the risk of premature birth and miscarriage.
Therefore, although black fungus has many health benefits and is also beneficial for the general population, it can also be harmful to our bodies if consumed incorrectly.
