These four situations are: rotten Chinese cabbage, Chinese cabbage that has been left for too long, under-pickled and half-cooked Chinese cabbage, and repeatedly reheated Chinese cabbage.
Because, in these four situations, Chinese cabbage will contain nitrites, which will combine with hemoglobin in the body to form methemoglobin, leading to hypoxia in the body, causing poisoning symptoms, and thus resulting in difficulty breathing and paralysis. Therefore, it is recommended that Chinese cabbage should be stir-fried and eaten immediately. Nutritious, versatile in cooking
According to Zhai Jin, a senior nutritionist at the Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang City, although Chinese cabbage is an extremely common vegetable in the north, it contains quite a lot of nutrients. In every 100 grams of Chinese cabbage, there are 0.2 grams of fat, 1.1 grams of protein, 2.1 grams of carbohydrates, 61 milligrams of calcium, 0.5 milligrams of iron, and 0.4-0.6 grams of fiber. In addition, it is rich in vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. The content of vitamin C is particularly high, with as much as 20-60 milligrams of vitamin C in every 100 grams of Chinese cabbage.
The ways to eat Chinese cabbage are varied; it can be cooked with meat, as a vegetarian dish, cooked, eaten raw, mixed with meat, or eaten with fish and shrimp. Basically, there are no taboos, which may be the origin of its reputation as "no vegetable is better than cabbage"! Sobering up, relieving constipation, aiding digestion
"In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese cabbage can regulate qi and promote the lungs, thereby benefiting qi and transforming qi. Alcohol is a damp substance that can harm the stomach. Through the qi-transforming effect of Chinese cabbage, the dampness from alcohol can be transformed. Therefore, Chinese cabbage can have a sobering-up effect," said Zhang Chengyun, an associate chief physician of the Department of Internal Medicine for Difficult and Complex Diseases at the Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
"Dipping Chinese cabbage in boiling water for a moment, then taking it out to eat, can have a sobering-up effect," Zhang Chengyun added.
And why can Chinese cabbage also relieve constipation and aid digestion? Zhai Jin explains that this is related to its rich fiber content. Fiber can promote intestinal peristalsis, thereby aiding digestion and preventing dry stools.
It is for this reason that Zhai Jin especially reminds patients with diarrhea to最好 avoid eating Chinese cabbage, so as not to aggravate their diarrhea symptoms.