Abstract: In traditional Chinese medicine, the nature of food is often used to guide people's diet and health care. As a common fruit, plum has become the focus of people's attention because of its hot or cool nature. This article will explore the nature of plums and help people better understand this fruit. The nutrition of plums is...
In traditional Chinese medicine, the nature of food is often used to guide people's diet and health care. As a common fruit, plum has become the focus of people's attention because of its hot or cool nature. This article will explore the nature of plums and help people better understand this fruit.
Nutritional content of plums Plum is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, magnesium and other nutrients, especially the high vitamin C content. In addition, plums are rich in dietary fiber, which can help digestion.
The theory of heat and cool in traditional Chinese medicine theory holds that food has four attributes: heat, cool, warm and cold, and foods with different attributes have different effects on the body. Among them, hot food can easily cause people to get angry, while cold food can clear heat and detoxify.
The hot nature of plum Some people think that plum is a hot fruit that can nourish the body, but it can also easily cause people to get angry. This statement is not entirely accurate.
Other people believe that plum is a cool fruit that has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying. It can reduce fire and produce fluid, and is suitable for consumption in summer. This statement is not entirely correct.
The actual nature of plums According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the actual nature of plums is warm. Warm food does not have obvious cold-heat properties, and will neither cause people to get angry, nor clear heat and detoxify. The temperature properties of plums may be related to the nutrients they contain.
Effect of plums Whether plums are hot or cold food, they have certain nutrition and efficacy. Plum can moisten lungs and relieve cough, moisturize skin, strengthen bones, etc.
Suitable for plums Generally speaking, plums are suitable for most people. However, because plums contain fruit acid and cellulose, which can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort, people with digestive diseases should avoid excessive consumption.
How to eat plums When eating plums, they can be eaten raw or cooked into various delicacies. However, no matter what method is used, attention should be paid to the moderate amount of food to avoid excessive discomfort.
Taboos for eating plums Some people are allergic to plums, or people who suffer from diseases such as urate and high blood pressure should not eat too much.
Preservation of plums The preservation of plums is simple, just place them in a cool and ventilated place, or place them in the refrigerator. However, plums are easily affected by insect eating and mildew, so attention should be paid to inspection when storing.
The origin of plums China is the world's largest producer of plums, with its main producing areas including Shandong, Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu and other provinces. In addition, Japan, South Korea and other countries also have a small amount of plum production.
The status of plums in culture Plum has a special status in China culture. In poems and songs, plums are praised as "the golden wind and jade dew meet" and are known as the representative fruit of autumn.
Plum and healthy plum are a nutrient-rich fruit that helps maintain good health. However, its greatest effect can only be exerted when eaten reasonably.
The future of plums As people attach importance to healthy eating, the status of plums will become increasingly important. In the future, plums will become an indispensable part of people's healthy diet.
Plum is neither a hot fruit nor a cool fruit, but a warm fruit. No matter what nature they are, plums have certain nutrition and efficacy and are suitable for most people. However, attention should be paid to the moderate amount when eating to avoid causing discomfort.