Passion fruit is a treasure from head to toe ~ the king of juice, 2 dishes with sweet and sour taste

Passion fruit, known as the "king of juice", is known for its scorching hot temperature. Its sweet and sour taste is loved by many people. Nutritionists point out that passion fruit is a treasure from head to toe, from the skin to the fruit. It has the effects of stabilizing nerves, helping sleep, improving anemia, and lowering high blood pressure. However, people with poor gastrointestinal and kidney function are advised not to eat too much.

Hong Ruopu, a nutritionist at the Zhongxiao branch of Taipei City United Hospital, pointed out that passion fruit is one of the fruits that grows in abundance in Taiwan in summer. Currently, the largest producing area in Taiwan is Puli, Nantou. The production peaks in August and September. It is not only very popular in the hot summer and autumn, but it can even be made into juice and ice products, which are even more delicious.

Passion fruit is a treasure that can help relieve constipation

Passion fruit is a treasure from head to toe. It is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, carotenoids, phytochemicals, etc. It also contains a small amount of trace elements such as iron and potassium. Its vitamin C can help iron absorption. Studies have found that it has the effects of stabilizing nerves, helping sleep, improving anemia, and lowering high blood pressure.

In addition, the white inner pericarp of passion fruit has been found to contain extremely high levels of antioxidants, which can maintain blood circulation and fight against free radicals produced by ultraviolet rays. At the same time, passion fruit seeds are rich in dietary fiber, which not only helps relieve constipation, but also increases satiety, helping people who are losing weight to control their appetite and avoid consuming too many calories.

Kidney patients and people with gastrointestinal discomfort should avoid eating passion fruit

Nutritionist Hong Ruopu emphasized that there are contraindications to eating passion fruit, including that it is not suitable for people with gastric ulcers, gastric inflammation, and excessive gastric acid secretion. In addition, the potassium content of passion fruit is relatively high. For kidney patients and dialysis patients, since their urine volume is reduced and potassium is easily not excreted, it is recommended that they should not eat too much.

Passion fruit has a rich aroma and is known as the "king of juice".

In addition, passion fruit has a strong aroma, so when purchasing, make sure that the smell is strong, the skin is dark yellow, dark purple or dark purple-red, and the appearance is plump, smooth, fresh and clean, with bright colors and a sense of weight. If you are going to eat it right away after buying it, you can also choose the ones with naturally concave and wrinkled skin.

However, due to the scorching heat, it is recommended that people eat passion fruit not only by blending it into juice, but also by pickling it and making it into an appetizer called "passion fruit winter melon".

1. Passion apple smoothie (2 servings)

Ingredients: 1 passion fruit, half an apple, a little lemon juice, 2 bottles of Yakult, 1 tablespoon of ice cubes.

Method: Blend all the pulp and juice together.

Description: Apple is one of the fruits that is most unlikely to be rejected. It is added with Yakult, which aids digestion, and has multiple layers of flavor.

2. Passion fruit winter melon (2 servings)

Ingredients: 200g winter melon, 5 to 7 passion fruits, 2 tbsp rock sugar, 300ml ice water.

practice:

a. Scoop out the passion fruit pulp and juice, pour into a small pot, add rock sugar to adjust the sweetness according to your taste, cook on low heat until the rock sugar melts, then let cool and set aside.

b. Cut the winter melon into strips. Prepare a soup pot or a large pot and pour in enough water to cover the winter melon. Bring to a boil, then put the cut winter melon in and take it out within 5 seconds.

c. Immediately put the blanched winter melon into ice water. After cooling for 1 to 2 minutes, pick it up and drain it. Then pour the winter melon and the cooked passion fruit juice into a fresh-keeping box.

d. Cover the container, shake gently to mix well, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 day before eating.