First of all, what is yacon? Before we know how to eat, we need to know what yacon is.
Many people associate the word "yacon" with Saussurea involucrata, a mysterious tonic in martial arts novels, but in fact, yacon has nothing to do with Saussurea involucrata, which is of high value compared with Saussurea involucrata. Yacon, which looks like sweet potato, is very popular in terms of face value, even in the fruit field.
Low value and high value yacon
If it is a herbaceous plant from the botanical point of view, its scientific name is: Saussurea involucrata, with erect stems, round fruit, purplish red and clumpy. Originated in the central plateau of the Andes in South America. It was planted on a large scale in southwest China (Guizhou, Sichuan and Yunnan) in the early stage, and then gradually introduced to southeast and north China. Because the growth environment is similar to that of sweet potato, it has certain growth value. (PS: So don't think it's called yacon, and think that only Xinjiang can grow it)
The shape is very similar to that of sweet potato.
Secondly, how to eat yacon yacon is a special underground fruit, with thin skin, tender and juicy flesh, and it tastes sweet and refreshing. Of course, there are many ways to eat. Like sweet potatoes, they can be eaten raw or cooked.
Eat raw: If you eat yacon raw, you only need to clean its skin and peel it. In this way, people can directly absorb the nutrients inside, which has a health care effect. Of course, in addition to dry eating, it can also be made into fruit and salad, which is also a good choice as a welfare meal for dieters and dieters. For example, with pitaya and kiwifruit, it tastes sweet and sour.
Saussurea involucrata, peeled and eaten raw.
Juice: Actually, there are a lot of yacon juices on the market now. Of course, you can make your own juice. When it is used as fruit juice, it can be mixed with different styles of fruits. After all the fruits are cleaned, put them into the cup of the cooking machine and add a little honey to drink (it is not recommended to add high-calorie sugar because it is slimming).
Yacon juice
Cooking: Like sweet potatoes, yacon can also be eaten. The famous dish is yacon corn sweet soup, a sweet dish. Just cut corn and carrots into pieces and stew in a pot (within 20 minutes) and add seasonings (salt, cream, etc. ) This method is similar to that of Luo Songtang.
Finally, what effect does yacon have on purifying blood? Yacon itself contains a variety of amino acids beneficial to human body and saponin which can improve blood lipid. Once absorbed by blood, these substances can immediately release toxins accumulated in blood and soften some hardened blood vessels. Yacon is a good diet fruit for people with hypertension, hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia, and is suitable for long-term consumption.
Weight loss: In fact, the reason why Yacon has been welcomed by many people in recent years is mainly its slimming effect, which is more obvious under the healthy diet of the whole people. Yacon itself is a low-fat and low-calorie fruit. Eating this fruit will make you feel full, and it can replace people to eat high-calorie and high-protein food. But also can accelerate the decomposition and metabolism of excess fat in the body, so that they can be excreted together with the body metabolism. Eating yacon regularly can avoid obesity and keep slim, so it has been the favorite of fashionable young girls in recent years.
yacon
Detoxification and beauty: Yacon is not only slimming, but also a beauty fruit. Eating more yacon on weekdays can also clear the liver and nourish the skin. This is mainly because yacon can effectively improve the detoxification ability of human liver and prevent and avoid many common liver diseases. At the same time, the yacon fruit is cold, which can clear away heat, clear away toxin deposits in the human body, detoxify and nourish the face, and is especially suitable for modern young white-collar workers who usually have irregular work and rest and like to eat things that get angry. Eating more yacon can make their skin and face better and avoid acne.
All in all, Yutian Jun said that there is a certain reason why Yacon is so popular now. The combination of eating methods can be used as fruit and rice, and the low price naturally becomes a meal replacement for many young people. At the same time, the slimming and detoxifying effect of yacon makes many young people who like health and fitness regard it as a slimming fruit. This kind of efficacy and edible value are also important factors of its popularity.
However, Yutian Jun would like to remind that not everyone is suitable to eat more yacon, and people with weak constitution and cold body should eat less.