Although bitter melon has a rather bitter taste and its appearance is not appealing with its uneven surface, its nutritional value is very high. In the hot summer, when our appetite is poor, many people are unwilling to eat, but bitter melon contains bitter gourd glycosides and bitter principles, which can help stimulate the appetite. Therefore, in summer, we can eat more bitter melon to stimulate appetite and promote eating.
Eating mushrooms can help us fight cancer, particularly shiitake mushrooms. Shiitake mushrooms contain a food with a balanced taste that is neither cold nor dry, suitable for both the young and the elderly to stay healthy by consuming shiitake mushrooms. Here, we introduce a folk remedy which suggests that consuming shiitake mushrooms together with braised chicken can help prevent age-related hearing loss.
There are three types of Longxu Cai, which are wild Longxu Cai, Longxu Cai, and Buddha’s hand gourd seedlings. The method of consumption involves first removing any minor impurities attached to the Longxu Cai, washing it with clean water, soaking it in warm water at 40-50°C for 15-30 minutes, then it can be cooked. Longxu Cai needs to be cooked a bit longer, as undercooking may cause stomach discomfort. When consumed as a cold dish, white vinegar and garlic are essential for better flavor enhancement and sterilization.
