Can water shield be eaten?

Can it be eaten?

Of course, it is edible. Its young leaves can be eaten by us, but it should be noted that it has no taste itself. However, it tastes very good, round, smooth and delicious. Currently, it is a precious vegetable.

The simplest way to eat it is water shield soup. It is very easy to make and does not require many other ingredients. It tastes especially delicious. In addition, if it is cooked with shredded chicken, shredded ham, etc., its taste can be even better. This dish is a famous dish of Zhejiang cuisine, and its cooking method has been recorded in ancient books long ago.

There is also cold-mixed water shield, which is also easy to prepare. You only need to mix the water shield itself with some seasonings. There is also water shield and crucian carp soup. The preparation process of this dish is a bit complicated, but it is very nutritious and extremely beneficial to human health. Of course, there are many other dishes, such as water shield fish fillet soup, water shield beef porridge, water shield chicken soup, etc., which will not be introduced here one by one.

Nutritional Value

It is not only edible, but also delicious, and most importantly, it is very nutritious. According to statistics, every 100g of water shield contains 1.4g of protein, the same as apple. In addition, it also contains 0.5g of dietary fiber, 55mg of vitamins, 42mg of calcium, 122mg of glutamate, and so on.

Because most of the above ingredients are needed by our human body, this is also an important reason why people eat it.

Medicinal value

Not only is it nutritious, it can also help relieve and cure some diseases. Generally speaking, it has the effects of clearing away heat, detoxifying, and reducing swelling. Specifically, it can help treat symptoms such as high blood pressure, stomach pain, and vomiting.