六种实际上不该扔掉的食物_BEC初级作文

六种实际上不该扔掉的食物

CORN SILK

玉米须

Corn silk – the fine threads on corn on the cob – can be made into tea which has been used to treat an array of health issues. Most commonly, corn silk is used to treat urinary tract infections due to its properties as a diuretic. The liquid can also be used to lower and control blood pressure due to it not having side effects like many over-the-counter medicines. Corn silk tea can also relieve persistent itching around the area of a bite or a rash.

玉米须——玉米芯上的细线——可以用来泡茶，人们已用这种方法治疗了很多的健康问题。最为普遍的是，由于玉米须的利尿属性，因此可用来食疗尿路感染。这种玉米须茶还能用来降低和控制血压，因为它和很多非处方药不一样，不会有副作用。玉米须茶还可以缓解蚊虫叮咬或红疹引起的持续性发痒。

CHICKEN BONES

鸡骨头

Instead of being discarded, chicken bones can be boiled and used to make a stock. Sometimes known as ‘broth’, stock has many health benefits and boosts to the immune system and improves digestion.

鸡骨头其实最好不要扔掉，我们可以将鸡骨头煮熟然后储存起来。有时候这叫做“肉汤”，它对人体健康十分有益，能增强免疫系统、促进消化。

STRAWBERRY LEAVES

草莓蒂

The leaves of strawberries can be brewed in tea and used to alleviate gastrointestinal problems such as a stomach ache. The leaves can also help improve digestion. Strawberry leaves can reduce pain and inflammation of joints as they are a diuretic, which helps the body drain out excess water.