In the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, many of us turn to fruits as a vital component of our diet. Fruits offer a lot of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, all of which contribute to our well-being. But what if we told you there’s a simple cooking method that can enhance the already impressive benefits of fruits? Welcome to the world of fruit steaming, a culinary practice that not only preserves the natural goodness of fruits but also amplifies their nutritional value. Whether you’re a health-conscious foodie or simply curious about maximizing the potential of your favorite fruits, join us as we delve into the art of steaming for a healthier, tastier, and more nutritious dining experience.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit has some really good stuff in it – like hesperidins and naringins – which can help keep blood flowing better, stop thrombus from forming, and even help prevent stroke in older people. So if you want to make it, just add the right amount of grapes and honey.

Method

1. Peel the grapes and get rid of the pulp – it’s best to leave the skin intact.
2. Then, mix up some rock sugar and honey with the grapes, steam for a few minutes, and serve it.
3. Just make sure to rub the grapes with salt to get rid of the wax.

Pear

Pears are great for curing wind-heat, keeping your lungs moist, cooling your heart, getting rid of phlegm, reducing fire, and detoxifying. Modern medicine has shown that pears can help moisten your lungs and clear dryness, so you don’t have to cough as much, nourish your blood, and help your muscles grow. Plus, the effects are doubled when you steam them. You can add other foods or medicines during steaming to make it even better.

Method

1. Mix one pear, one Sichuan clam and the right amount of rock sugar.
2. Cut the pears into small cubes and put them in a bowl with the clams, the rock sugar and some water.
3. Simmer for about 15 minutes and then drink the soup. Enjoy!

Hawthorn

Hawthorn can help lower your blood sugar, raise your blood pressure, make your heart stronger, and even help stop your heart from beating too fast. It’s also a type of spleen and an appetizer. It’s made of a flavonoid compound called vitexin. To make it, you’ll need a good amount of it, some rock sugar, some red beans, and some rice.

Method:

1. Wash the mountain and get rid of the core, then make some porridge with red beans and rice – add some rock sugar when it’s cooked, and eat it after it’s melted.

Banana

Bananas are one of the most beneficial fruits. They are rich in starch and sweet. They are cold and can be used as a treatment for constipation.

How can you treat constipation?

Mix the following ingredients:

• Red wine
• Bananas

Method:

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1. Peel the banana. Cut the banana into thin slices
2. Pour the red wine.
3. Cook the red wine over low heat for 10 minutes
4. Serve in a cup

Oranges

Orange peel contains two components that are known to reduce cough and improve phlegm control. Nocotin is one of these components, while orange peel oil is another. Both of these components will only be extracted from the peel after it has been steamed, which is ideal for chronic cough that has not healed.

Ingredients

• 1 orange
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon nocotin
• 1 teaspoon orange peel oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 slice of orange off the top
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 pot of salt water

Method:

1. Place the oranges in the pot of salt water, soak for 20 minutes, then cut a slice of the orange and place it in the pot of water.
2. With chopsticks, drill several holes in the pulp so that the salt can penetrate it.
3. Steam the orange for 15 minutes.

Red dates

Red dates, or jujubes, have been around for centuries in Chinese medicine and cooking. They’re packed with essential nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, iron, and fiber. Plus, they provide energy and support your overall health. Plus, they have antioxidants like phenols and flavonoids that help protect your cells from oxidative stress. Plus, they’re packed with dietary fiber which can help with digestion, constipation, and your gut microbiome. And since they have natural sugars like glucose and fructose, they’re a great snack to help fight fatigue. Plus, potassium in red dates helps balance your blood pressure by reducing the effects of sodium, which can help keep your heart healthy.

Ingredients

Red dates, yam, wolfberry, honey, eggs.

Method

1. Cut the red dates in half and remove the core. Peel, wash and dice the yam.
2. Then mix the eggs with the wolfberry, yam and red dates, add cold water and steam over low heat for 20 minutes.

Lychee

This lychee soup is a great food therapy for people who suffer from hiccups or diarrhea at night. It has a sweet, sour and warm flavor, and it helps to clear fire, dryness, and spleen. It also nourishes the brain through sexual health, and eating more of it makes it easier to digest. All you need is a good amount of lye, water chestnuts, dragon fruit, and rock sugar, and you’re ready to go.

Method:

1. All you have to do is peel and core the lye, cut the water chestnut into small pieces, and peel the dragon fruit, extracting the juice.
2. Bring the lychee and water chestnut together in a pot and bring it to high heat to get rid of the foam.
3. Simmer for 20 minutes and then add the rock sugar and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Finally, pour the sugar water into the fire dragon.

Apples

Apples are rich in tannic acids and pectin, which can cause astringency in the gut and reduce the amount of water present. The fiber present in apples is capable of absorbing water and swelling, which can lead to a sense of contentment and an increase in metabolism. Steamed apples are particularly high in vitamins, which are known to combat free radicals and improve skin health.

Method

1. Prepare the apples by washing them thoroughly in cold running water, and peeling them if desired (you can also keep the peel on to add fiber and nutrition).
2. Core the apples by cutting them into slices or pieces, the size of which will determine how fast they steam.
3. Put the slices or pieces into a steamer basket (or microwave-safe bowl with a lid) and bring the water to a boil.
4. Cover the pot with a lid and steam the apples for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the size and doneness of the pieces.
5. Remove the apples from the stovetop or microwave and let them cool before serving.