Distant cucumber relative. Suitable for diabetics, supports digestion and accelerates metabolism

This plant has been known and used for hundreds of years by the native peoples of South America. It was grown in the Andes and used as an important diet ingredient and a therapeutic agent. The first mention of this plant appeared in the 16th century, when Spanish conquistadors brought it to the Old Continent. Over time, the cylander began to be grown in other parts of the world.

The taste of cylander is delicate, slightly bitter, reminiscent of a combination of cucumber and peppers. Young fruits are crispy and juicy, while ripe become softer and gain more intense taste. Some cylander varieties have a slightly sweet aftertaste. The cylander is rich in nutrients such as fiber, vitamins (especially C and A) and mineralssuch as potassium, magnesium and calcium. It is low -calorie and full of antioxidants.

Cyclanter is a real treasury of health benefits, including:

• – low glycemic index and high fiber content help regulate blood sugar levels,
• Supports digestion – fiber contained in it improves intestinal peristalsis and facilitates digestion,
• accelerates metabolism – supports fat burning and helps in body weight control,
• Antioxidant action – a wealth of vitamin C and flavonoids protects cells against oxidative stress,
• lowers cholesterol – can reduce “bad” cholesterol LDL and raise the level of “good” HDL,
• strengthens immunity – thanks to the content of vitamins and minerals supports the body in the fight against infections,
• Anti -inflammatory effect – used in the form of compresses It can alleviate the inflammation of the skin.

Are you wondering? You can eat it raw, cooked, roasted or fried. Use it in salads, fillings, soups and as an addition to meat dishes. This exotic vegetable can be bought in organic stores or grown alone. Here are some ways to prepare it:

• Works great in salads, cut into thin slices or as a crunchy snack,
• An empty fruit center is ideal for stuffing with meat, vegetable or cheese stuffing, and then for baking,
• It can be fried in olive oil with spices as an addition to dishes,
• fits well with soups and stews,
• Like cucumbers, it can be marinated in vinegar with spices.

The cylander is not yet widely available in supermarkets, but you can find it at ecological fairs and in some online stores offering exotic vegetables. Cyclanter seeds are available in selected garden stores, which allows cultivation in the home garden.

Sources: Terazpoczy.pl