Winter melon is a food that is said to have the effect of supporting kidney cleansing, helping the body to be gentle, purify and reduce internal heat.
Regarding nutritional content, winter melon contains a very high water content (over 90%), low in energy, almost no fat and rich in soluble fiber. Winter melon also provides vitamin C, B vitamins and minerals such as potassium. Therefore, many housewives use winter melon in their diets to lose weight.
But few people know that the abundant amount of water in winter melon helps increase urine excretion, supporting the process of excreting waste through the urinary tract. From this perspective, eating winter melon can indirectly support kidney function, not "clean up" in the sense of removing toxins in a specific way.
Winter melon is cool in nature, light sweet in taste, and is said to have the effect of clearing heat, diuretic, and dispelling edema. Therefore, many people choose to drink boiled winter melon juice or eat winter melon soup to reduce the feeling of hot inside, little urine, and frequent urination. However, these effects are mainly to support body balance, not a method to support kidney health.
Eat winter melon properly to be good for the kidneys
Regarding how to eat winter melon, the most popular and safe form chosen by many housewives is to cook soup, boil or steam. Boiled winter melon water to cool can be used instead of filtered water in moderation. Some people use raw winter melon juice, but this method poses a risk of digestive disorders, cold stomach, especially for people with weak digestive systems. Therefore, processing until cooked is still encouraged to ensure safety.
More importantly, it should be emphasized that the kidneys are the body's self-cleaning organs. No food "cleans the kidneys" in the sense of healing or completely detoxifying.
Winter melon is only effective when in a healthy lifestyle, including drinking enough water, eating lightly, limiting alcohol and maintaining proper exercise.
If there are people in the family with kidney disease, eating winter melon needs to have the advice of a doctor to avoid affecting electrolyte balance.
It should be noted that eating winter melon properly can support excretory function and help the body feel lighter, but should not be divinized. Understanding and using it properly is the key to protecting kidney health for a long time.
