A seasonal delicacy that you cannot miss, a spring in one bite

Review expert: Li Guangwang, Director of the Natural Education Department of Beijing Children's Palace, senior teacher

Spring is a good time to keep healthy. The earth revives, crops grow, and all kinds of spring vegetables are available. "Eat in season, eat out of season" means eating seasonal food. There are many "spring sprouts" that can be eaten in spring, which is the so-called "eating spring sprouts in spring".

The first "freshness" of spring is always a pleasant surprise, full of moisture, tender green buds, and a "freshness" floating in the air. Today I bring you several spring vegetables, let's feel the taste of spring on the tip of our tongues. Shepherd's purse "The peaches and plums in the city are worried about the wind and rain, and spring is in the shepherd's purse flowers at the head of the stream." Shepherd's purse is one of the most representative plants in spring. It has a relatively low temperature requirement and springs up relatively early, and is known as the "first freshness" of spring . Shepherd's purse head refers to the tender shoots of shepherd's purse after the beginning of spring.

Shepherd's purse prefers a cool, humid climate and has strong cold resistance. Shepherd's purse is not very demanding on the soil, but fertile and loose soil can make the plant lush, grow rapidly and have good quality.

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Shepherd's purse has a high calcium content , which can even surpass milk. It also has a high potassium content , making it very suitable for people with high blood pressure. The carotenoids in shepherd's purse are very beneficial for protecting visual cells and preventing dry eyes.

Shepherd's purse also has high medicinal value . The whole plant of shepherd's purse can be used as medicine. Chinese medicine believes that shepherd's purse is sweet and mild in nature, can strengthen the spleen, promote diuresis, and improve eyesight. In this way, shepherd's purse can be said to be a treasure from head to toe!

Although shepherd's purse is good, you can't just dig it up and eat it randomly. It is not recommended to dig shepherd's purse in the wild without permission. If you dig up other inedible wild vegetables, it will not be worth the loss. In addition, remember to blanch it in boiling water before eating, and control the heat well, then you can enjoy it to your heart's content!

Spring Bamboo Shoots

"If you don't eat spring bamboo shoots, how can you know the spring?" You must eat some bamboo shoots in spring!

Spring bamboo shoots are herbaceous plants of the Poaceae family , and their edible parts are the newly born, fat, short and strong buds or whips.

Fertile, loose, well-drained soil, sufficient sunlight and appropriate humidity are all conducive to the smooth growth of young shoots.

Bamboo rhizomes and bamboo shoots are protected by the soil layer and are not easily damaged by frost in winter. The warming temperature and abundant rainfall in spring are conducive to the growth of bamboo shoots, and the bamboo shoots mainly emerge in spring.

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Spring bamboo shoots are rich in dietary fiber , of which the insoluble dietary fiber content is as high as 2.8g/100g, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, promote defecation, prevent constipation, and is beneficial to intestinal health. However, because of the large amount of dietary fiber, it is not very friendly to people with stomach diseases or poor digestion, so remember to eat less.

Spring bamboo shoots are also high in potassium . Adequate potassium intake not only helps regulate blood pressure, but also helps reduce neuromuscular tension and relieve fatigue.

Spring bamboo shoots are rich in antioxidants , which can remove excess free radicals from the body, prevent cancer and blood vessel damage.

Fresh spring bamboo shoots are very crisp and tender, but don't eat them raw ! Fresh spring bamboo shoots contain cyanide, cyanogenic glycosides, tannins, oxalic acid, ephedrine and other substances. Eating them raw not only tastes bad, but also affects the absorption of minerals and increases the risk of kidney stones. However, these ingredients are soluble in water and are not heat-resistant, so be sure to blanch them before eating!

Toon

Around the Qingming Festival, it is a good season to eat "vegetables from trees" - Chinese toon. Chinese toon is loved by many people for its unique flavor and unique "freshness". It is also known as the "ten-perfect vegetable" because of its rich nutrition and many benefits.

Toona sinensis likes light, warmth and is relatively resistant to moisture. It is suitable for growing in fertile soil such as by rivers and around houses.

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Chinese toon contains volatile aromatic organic compounds such as toona sinensis , which can strengthen the spleen and appetite. Chinese toon is also rich in vitamin C, carotene and other substances, which help to enhance the body's immune function and lubricate the skin, making it a good choice for health and beauty. In addition, Chinese toon contains vitamin E, flavonoids, saponins and other substances, which can help remove free radicals, help anti-oxidation and anti-aging.

It should be noted that the content of nitrate and nitrite in Chinese toon is high . When choosing, you should choose short, red, and thick buds. The tenderer the buds, the less nitrate. If you can smell the fragrance when buying Chinese toon, it means it is relatively fresh. Chinese toon also needs to be blanched in hot water before eating, which can remove a large amount of nitrite and nitrate, while better maintaining the color of Chinese toon.

Pea tips First of all, it needs to be made clear that pea tips ≠ pea seedlings . Pea tips are also called "dragon beard vegetables" or "dragon beard seedlings". They are the top part of pea seedlings. They are the new tender tips of peas, fresh and delicious.

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Pea tips are rich in anti-acid substances , have good anti-aging functions, and can play a role in detoxification. The carotene in pea tips can protect the integrity of epithelial cells, prevent inflammation, and enhance immunity. They are especially suitable for people who often stay up late and use their eyes, and have tired, dry eyes, and blurred vision. In addition, pea tips are also rich in dietary fiber and calcium, and the oxalic acid content is also low , which helps to improve constipation. They are also suitable for people who are deficient in calcium, iron, and zinc.

In the spring full of vitality, fresh side dishes have the fragrance of spring, your taste buds are immersed in spring food, you enjoy the gifts of nature, and feel the vitality of spring.