What are the benefits and functions of Jerusalem artichokes? How to store Jerusalem artichokes

Jerusalem artichoke is what we often call Jerusalem artichoke in our daily life. Jerusalem artichoke can not only be used as food, but also as a food with very high medicinal effect. It has a lot of edible and medicinal value, but it also has certain eating taboos. If you don’t know much about it, you can follow the Encyclopedia Knowledge Network and browse the text sharing below to have a more detailed understanding of it!

Contents of this article

1. Benefits and functions of Jerusalem artichoke

2. How to store Jerusalem artichokes

3. What should not be eaten with Jerusalem artichokes?

Jerusalem artichoke benefits and effects

1. Reduce blood sugar and quench thirst:

Jerusalem artichokes can lower blood sugar, promote sugar decomposition, convert excess sugar into heat, and improve the body's fat balance. Jerusalem artichokes have a two-way regulating effect on blood sugar, that is, on the one hand, it can lower blood sugar in diabetic patients, and on the other hand, it can increase blood sugar in hypoglycemic patients.

2. Control urine sugar:

Studies have shown that Jerusalem artichokes contain a substance that is very similar in structure to endogenous insulin in the human pancreas. When sugar appears in the urine, eating Jerusalem artichokes can control the sugar in the urine, indicating that it has the effect of lowering blood sugar. When a person has hypoglycemia, eating Jerusalem artichokes can also relieve it.

3. Medical effects:

Jerusalem artichokes can promote diuresis and remove dampness, clear away heat and cool blood, benefit the stomach and harmonize the middle, and reduce swelling. Indications: intestinal heat bleeding; traumatic injury; fracture swelling and pain. The rhizome is crushed and applied externally to treat unknown swelling and mumps. The rhizome is crushed and applied externally to treat unknown swelling and mumps. It is suitable for patients with diabetes, edema, and difficulty urinating.

How to store Jerusalem artichokes

People who have vegetable cellars can use bricks to build a pile of sand in a corner of the cellar. Dry sand is best. Fresh Jerusalem artichokes can be buried in the sand. They can be stored for a long time without spoiling or drying out, and can be eaten whenever they want. People who don't have vegetable cellars can put a small amount of sand in a jar and bury the fresh Jerusalem artichokes in it. The same effect can be achieved! Or you can find a large-mouthed bottle with a lid, put a piece of cotton wool soaked in water on the bottom of the bottle (just wet it, otherwise the ginger will rot due to excessive water), then put the Jerusalem artichokes on the cotton wool, cover the bottle cap, and take them whenever you want. It is very convenient.

It can also be stored in the refrigerator. The skin of onions will dry out after being exposed to the air. Although they can still be eaten after peeling, it is best to store them in the refrigerator.

What should not be eaten with Jerusalem artichokes?

Jerusalem artichokes cannot be eaten with eggs

There is a traditional saying about Jerusalem artichokes, that is, Jerusalem artichokes cannot be eaten with eggs. Eating them together will cause abdominal pain and diarrhea at the mildest and life-threatening at the worst. However, so far there is no scientific basis to explain why food poisoning occurs, nor has there been any proof whether the two are incompatible. From the nutritional point of view alone, Jerusalem artichokes contain more fructose and fructans, while eggs contain protein and cholesterol, and these ingredients are not likely to be incompatible. Therefore, the saying that eggs cannot be eaten with Jerusalem artichokes is purely fabricated and cannot be trusted.

Jerusalem artichokes cannot be eaten with dog meat

In terms of food properties, Jerusalem artichokes are cold food, while dog meat is hot food. Eating the two together is a bit incompatible and is said to cause diarrhea. Therefore, it is best not to eat these two foods.

Jerusalem artichokes cannot be eaten with dog meat

Jerusalem artichokes should not be eaten with rabbit meat

In terms of food properties, rabbit meat is a cool food, and Jerusalem artichokes are also cool foods. Eating these two foods together can easily cause spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, causing diarrhea. Especially for people with cold constitution, it is not suitable to eat these two foods together, as it will aggravate the cold constitution.