July 4, 2019
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【夏日當造】你對秋葵是愛還是恨？
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秋葵清熱降火氣
初接觸秋葵，會給它毛茸茸的外表和切開後滑潺潺的黏液嚇怕，不過多吃幾次就開始欣賞它的爽脆夾雜滑溜口感。夏天盛產的秋葵，原產地為非洲，可食用部份為果莢，除了常見的綠色秋葵，亦有紅秋葵，營養成份與綠秋葵相若，不同的是紅秋葵含有少量花青素。秋葵最特別的地方是帶黏的質感，果莢的黏液可依附著在胃黏膜上，保護胃壁，並促進胃液分泌，改善消化不良症狀。而從中醫角度來看，秋葵性寒，有清熱降火氣作用，適合熱性體質或有偏熱症狀人士適量食用。
秋葵 ── 性寒，又稱羊角豆、毛茄、潺茄，具有清熱、降火氣作用，其豐富的黏液質可潤燥、護胃。但由於性寒，脾胃虛寒、容易腹瀉及軟便者不宜多吃。而由於性味甘寒而滑，孕婦忌食。
Okra can clear heat
When you first encounter okra, you may be apprehensive due to its furry skin and sliminess when you cut through. But after a few times, you might start to appreciate its crisp and silky flavour. Summer is the season for okra. It is native to Africa. The edible part is fruit pod. Besides the common green okra, there is also red okra. Its nutrient composition is similar to green okra. The difference is that red okra contains a small amount of anthocyanidin. The most special part for okra is the sticky texture. The mucus of the fruit pod can adhere to the gastric mucosa, protect the stomach wall, promote the secretion of gastric juice, and improve the symptoms of indigestion. From a Chinese medicine perspective, okra is cold in nature and has the effect of clearing heat. It is suitable for people with heat related body condition or heat-related symptoms.
Okra – Cold in nature, and can clear heat. Its rich mucus can relieve dryness and protect the stomach. However, as it is cold in nature, it is not suitable for those with asthenic spleen and stomach, prone to diarrhea and soft stools. Pregnant women should not eat okra because of its cold nature.
