Although fruits are rich in nutrients, their properties are not suitable for everyone. For some people with weak spleen and stomach, or a weaker constitution, eating fruits can not only be difficult to digest and absorb, but may also cause diarrhea. Steaming fruits not only reduces their cold nature but also doubles their therapeutic effects.
Hot stewed pomelo resolves phlegm, reduces internal heat, and aids digestion
Pomelo is a fruit that ripens in autumn. Because of its thick peel and good storage properties, it is an ideal choice to eat it when winter transitions to spring. Pomelo is known as a "natural fruit can." It contains very rich proteins, organic acids, vitamins, and essential elements for the human body such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and sodium.
Pomelo also has the effects of strengthening the stomach, regulating qi to resolve phlegm, moistening the lungs and clearing the intestines, nourishing blood and strengthening the spleen. It can promote appetite, treat indigestion, regulate qi and dissipate nodules. It can promote wound healing and has a good auxiliary therapeutic effect on sepsis, etc.
It's easy to get "internal heat" in winter, and pomelo can reduce this heat and inhibit mouth ulcers. Eating 100-200 grams of pomelo a day is relatively easily absorbed by the human body. Pomelo has a slightly sour taste, and eating it 1 hour before a meal can stimulate the appetite. You can also choose to eat it hot: keep the fresh pomelo with its peel, remove the pith, add honey, and stew before eating.
Steamed apples with their peel stop diarrhea and are easy to digest
When apples are steamed, the pectin in them, after being cooked, can not only absorb bacteria and toxins but also has an astringent effect to stop diarrhea, and is easier to digest. Cut the apple with its peel into small pieces, place them in a small bowl, and steam for 5 minutes. Let it cool slightly before eating.
Raw oranges can cause "internal heat," while cooked orange peels increase appetite
Oranges can not only lower blood lipids and cholesterol in the human body but also beautify the skin. However, eating too many oranges in spring can easily cause "internal heat," leading to symptoms like canker sores, dry mouth, a sore throat, and constipation.
A hot orange is the ideal choice. First, wash 1-2 oranges and soak them in warm water at 40°C-50°C for about 1 minute. Then, dry the oranges (until the peel is completely free of moisture) and place them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until slightly charred. This way, the volatile oils, hesperidin, B vitamins, and vitamin C from the orange peel can penetrate into the orange. This achieves the health and beauty benefits of spring without causing "internal heat."
Orange peel contains volatile oil components that have a mild stimulating effect on the intestines, helping to secrete digestive juices and increase appetite. It also has the effects of harmonizing the stomach and strengthening the spleen. In addition, orange peel can also relieve coughs, resolve phlegm, and promote diuresis.
If your spleen and stomach are inherently weak, red dates should also be steamed
Red dates are rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, carotene, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin P, and calcium, phosphorus, iron. The vitamin C content ranks among the highest in fruits, earning it the title "King of Vitamins." A clinical study abroad showed that patients who continuously ate jujubes recovered 3 times faster than those who only took vitamin supplements.
However, steamed jujubes are easier to digest and are very suitable for people with a weak spleen and stomach. For those with deficiency of qi and blood, or insufficient liver and kidney function, you can steam large jujubes with goji berries and eggs. For ordinary people, red dates can be stewed with Chinese yam. Cut the red dates in half and dice the Chinese yam; steam the two together over separate boiling water; after the water comes to a boil, simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.