Wax gourd, hydrating first melons in summer 
 
 
Source: journal of science and technology 

    Fast food nutrition
 
    In sorching summer, to recommend a water-rich vegetables - wax gourd, it can not only hydrating, also can prevent the occurrence of symptoms of heat stroke, is the first melons in summer.
 
    Wax gourd, the most abundant moisture content as high as 96%; There is a high potassium content, potassium content is 130 mg per 100 g, is a typical high potassium low sodium type of vegetables. Maybe you don't know, the summer is easy to burnout because of hot weather, the temperature is too high, the body a lot of sweat, potassium with sweat discharge caused by a lot. If potassium is not timely supplement, may cause the body acid-base balance disorders, metabolic disorders, arrhythmia, systemic symptom such as muscle weakness, lazy to move, therefore, potassium is a type of the nutrients in the body is very important. At the same time, the supplement of potassium in the body can be excess sodium discharge, protect the heart function, supplement moisture, diuresis detumescence, prevent heatstroke, is very good.
 
    Wax gourd with moisture content and potassium content is rich, also not low vitamin C content, 18 mg per 100 g content is, the value is less than kiwi fruit and citrus, but more than apple. Wax gourd satiety is stronger, to meet the demand of need low calorie diet women very much. (good)
 
 
 
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