6 types of fruits that become health supplements when fully ripened, suitable for people of all ages

Salt-steamed oranges: Treat cough, reduce phlegm, good for digestion

Orange peels contain anti-inflammatory substances similar to indomethacin, which is commonly used to reduce fever, relieve pain, and fight inflammation. Numerous studies have shown that orange peels are effective in supporting the treatment of asthma and helping to thin mucus. Furthermore, the beta-cryptoxanthin compound in orange peels also aids in the treatment of lung cancer.

These components can only be released from orange peels after cooking. Salt-steamed oranges are particularly suitable for children who have had prolonged coughs, as they can provide long-lasting relief without any side effects.

How to make: Rinse the oranges thoroughly and soak them in salt water for 20 minutes, then cut off the top and sprinkle a little salt on the exposed flesh. Cover the cut orange and place it in a dish, steaming it for 15 minutes in a water bath until it is ready to be eaten.

Steamed red jujube: Nourish the spleen, stomach, liver, and kidneys

Red jujube is rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, carotenoids, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin P, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and other nutrients. After being steamed, red jujube becomes easier to digest, making it especially suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, deficiency of qi and blood, and liver and kidney problems. To nourish the kidneys and strengthen Yang, red jujube can be steamed with eggs.

How to make: Take 5 red jujubes, rinse them thoroughly, and soak them in water. Then beat 2 eggs, add a little salt, and whisk them. Add the red jujubes and cold water, and steam until cooked. For those who want to maintain daily health, the red jujubes can be cut in half and steamed with cold water for about 20 minutes.

Steamed bananas: Heat-clearing, fertility, warming, and cough relief

Bananas have a sweet taste and a cooling nature. They can clear heat and moisturize the intestines, promote gastrointestinal motility, and support women who are in a passive pregnancy due to heat. Eating steamed bananas not only tastes good but is also suitable for people with weak constitution or those prone to feeling cold. In particular, steamed bananas stewed with rock sugar can effectively relieve chronic coughs.

How to make: Cut the bananas into bite-sized pieces and place them in a dish for steaming. They are ready to be eaten once they are thoroughly cooked. You can steam the bananas together with other fruits or add rock sugar. If using unripe bananas, soak them in water for about 15 minutes before steaming.

Pears

Steamed pears can help relieve coughs and clear phlegm. During the steaming process, you can add other foods or herbs to enhance the cough-relieving and phlegm-clearing effects. They are especially suitable for people with asthma, chronic lung diseases, and chronic cough.

Grapefruits

Fully steamed grapefruits can promote wound healing and have beneficial effects in cases of septicemia. Eating grapefruits can reduce irritability, and they can also help heal mouth ulcers.

Grapefruit peels contain active substances such as hesperidin and naringin, which can reduce blood viscosity and prevent blood clot formation. The best way to consume grapefruits is to cut them into slices, remove the peel, remove the seeds, steam them with honey, and then eat them.

Apples

Apples are a high-nutrient fruit, but they have a cooling nature. They are not easily digested and absorbed by people with weak constitutions or coldness in the body. Steamed apples can not only reduce the cooling effect but also have excellent anti-diarrheal properties. Due to the high pectin content in apples, they can soften stools and promote smooth bowel movements. Cooked pectin can absorb bacteria and toxins, preventing diarrhea. Moreover, steaming and eating apples is beneficial for digestion and absorption processes.