Since ancient times, bitter gourd has been praised as a beauty product, and whitebait is deeply loved by people for its light and delicious taste and rich nutrition. The bitter gourd and silver fish soup made from the combination of the two is a health-care and delicious health-preserving soup.

Beauty effect of bitter gourd

Bitter gourd is rich in vitamin C, which not only has antioxidant effect, but also promotes the production of collagen. Collagen is an important part of the skin, which can keep the skin elastic and shiny. Bitter gourd also contains momordicin, which has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects and can effectively improve skin problems such as acne and acne.

Nutritional value of whitebait

Whitebait is rich in nutrients such as protein, calcium and phosphorus, among which the content of protein is as high as 15%. Protein in whitebait is not only easily digested and absorbed by human body, but also rich in amino acids, which can meet the needs of human body. Whitebait is also rich in vitamins A and D, which are very important for eye and bone health.

Health care function of bitter gourd and silver fish soup

Lowering blood sugar and lipid: Bitter gourd contains substances similar to insulin, which has the function of lowering blood sugar. Whitebait is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce blood fat. The combination of the two can effectively reduce blood sugar and blood lipid, and prevent diseases such as diabetes and hyperlipidemia.

Clearing heat and detoxicating: Bitter gourd is cold in nature and has the effect of clearing heat and detoxicating. Eating bitter gourd and silver fish soup in summer is helpful to clear away heat and reduce fire, and relieve symptoms such as irritability and dry mouth caused by summer heat.

Beauty beauty: The rich vitamin C and momordica charantia L. have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which can effectively improve skin problems and delay aging. Whitebait is rich in collagen, which can supplement the nutrients needed by the skin and make the skin more delicate and elastic.

Practice of bitter gourd and silver fish soup

Ingredients: Momordica charantia 1, whitebait 100g, 2 slices of ginger, and appropriate amount of salt.

Exercise:

(1) Wash bitter gourd and cut into thin slices;

(2) clean whitebait with clear water;

(3) Pour a proper amount of water into the pot, add ginger slices and bitter gourd slices, and bring to a boil;

(4) After the water is boiled, add whitebait, cook until the soup turns white, and add appropriate amount of salt to taste.

skill

Bitter gourd is cold, and people with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold should not eat more.

Whitebait meat is tender and should not be cooked for a long time to avoid nutrient loss.

Bitter gourd and silver fish soup can be eaten with rice or steamed bread, which is more nutritious.

Other ingredients, such as tofu, fungus, carrots, etc. Bitter gourd and silver fish soup can be added to increase nutrition and flavor.

Bitter gourd and silver fish soup should be eaten hot, and it tastes better.