Winter melon, not to mention white melon, white melon skin, etc., we found that winter melon is mature in summer, why is it called melon? Why not call melon? What are the benefits of eating melon? Why is winter melon called melon? Winter melon is not a winter melon. But because of the ripening of the melon, the surface of the melon will be covered with a layer of white powder, which is very similar to the winter hoarfrost, so the melon is also called "white melon." In the summer and autumn heat, there is a sense of coolness, and it is also very pleasing to watch, so people still used to name it "winter melon." Instead of calling it "the melon". In addition, because its shape is oval, it is similar to the pillow used in sleeping, so there is also the alias of "pillow melon". What are the benefits of eating melon? Slimming The winter melon weight loss method has been considered a good way to lose weight since ancient times. The melon is different from other melons. It is fat-free and has a very low sodium content. It is beneficial to urinary drainage. The melon weight loss method allows you to quickly lose weight. difficult! Because winter melon is cold, melon meat and cockroaches have the effects of diuresis, heat, phlegm and thirst. It can also treat edema, asthma, heat, and hemorrhoids. If the winter melon is boiled with a soup, it can achieve swelling and diuresis, clearing heat and relieving heat. Beauty and beauty The melon core contains oleic acid, which has the activity of inhibiting the deposition of melanin in the body, and is a good moisturizing cosmetic ingredient. Clearing heat Winter melon is sweet and fragrant, clearing heat and fluid, and relieving heat and removing trouble. It is especially suitable for taking food in summer. Blood sugar lowering Because winter melon contains more Vc, high potassium content and low sodium content, it is most suitable for patients with high blood pressure, kidney disease and edema disease requiring low sodium food. Protect the heart Winter melon has the most abundant water content, up to 96%, and the potassium content is also quite high. The potassium content per 100g is 130mg, which is a typical high-potassium and low-sodium vegetable. Potassium is a very important nutrient in the human body. Potassium supplementation can excrete excess sodium in the body, protect heart function, replenish moisture, reduce swelling and diuresis, and prevent heat stroke. Promote bowel movements The crude fiber in the melon can stimulate the intestinal peristalsis and excrete the carcinogens accumulated in the intestines as soon as possible. Detumescence and diuresis Winter melon contains more vitamin C, high potassium salt content, low sodium salt content, need to supplement food for hypertensive kidney disease, edema disease and other patients to eat, can achieve swelling and not hurt the righteousness. Xi'an Healthway Biotech Co.,Ltd , https://www.xianhealthway.com