Dried fruit, that is, the fruit whose peel is dry after maturity.
Dried fruits are divided into cracked fruits and closed fruits, most of which are rich in protein, vitamins and lipids.
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The thunderbolt of dried fruit species
Main efficacy
It contains 17 amino acids, including 8 essential amino acids, and is rich in minerals such as high manganese, calcium, phosphorus and potassium, vitamins, carotene and protein. The main functions of Pyrola are to improve memory, regulate blood lipid and delay the aging of the body.
Monounsaturated fatty acids
The fruit is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which can obviously reduce cholesterol. Regular consumption can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, effectively protect the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems and prevent atherosclerosis.
Monounsaturated fatty acids in Pyrola can lower blood pressure, regulate and control blood sugar level, and improve the lipid metabolism function of diabetic patients, especially the postprandial blood sugar level, which is more suitable for the nutritional needs of diabetic patients than the standard formula of nutritional preparations in clinic.
At the same time, monounsaturated fatty acids can effectively reduce the levels of serum total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase; Enhance the activity of succinate dehydrogenase in mitochondria of myocardial cells; Maintain the integrity of mitochondrial membrane, nuclear membrane and myofilament structure of myocardial cells. Pyrola contains a lot of magnesium, which also has a good effect on the heart.
Because the fat in the fruit is a benign fatty acid of plants, it can promote intestinal peristalsis, moisten the intestines and relieve constipation, and eliminate chronic constipation. The rich oleic acid contained in Pyrola can promote the absorption of calcium, phosphorus, zinc and other minerals, prevent the loss of calcium and improve bone density.
2. Chestnut with dried fruits
Rich in nutrition
Commonly known as chestnut, also known as rose chestnut, hairy chestnut and wind chestnut, it is known as the "king of dried fruits" and is also called "ginseng fruit" abroad. According to scientific experiments, chestnuts are rich in nutrition. The content of sugar and starch in fruits is as high as 70.1%,and 7% in protein.
In addition, it also contains fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins and trace elements. In particular, the contents of vitamins C, B 1 and carotene are higher than those of ordinary dried fruits, so it is known as the "king of dried fruits" among the people.
Medical efficacy
Chinese medicine believes that chestnut has the effects of invigorating kidney and spleen, strengthening body, benefiting stomach and calming liver. It is called "the fruit of kidney". According to "Dietotherapy Materia Medica", "grind, coat with honey and wrinkle". Look, it also has a cosmetic effect! Unsaturated fatty acids contained in chestnuts have the effect of resisting arteriosclerosis and other diseases. However, eating too much can stagnate qi, causing fullness in the chest and abdomen, so it is not advisable to eat too much at a time.
3. Hazelnut of dried fruit species
King of nuts
Known as the "king of nuts". Its fruit is shaped like a chestnut, with a hard shell and fat, round and fragrant nuts. Besides protein, fat and sugar, its nuts are also rich in carotene, vitamin B 1, B2 and E. Its vitamin E content is as high as 36%, which can effectively delay aging, prevent arteriosclerosis and moisturize skin.
Traditional Chinese medicine curative effect
Hazelnut itself is rich in oil, and the fat-soluble vitamins it contains are more easily absorbed by human body, which has a good nourishing effect on people who are weak, weak after illness and prone to hunger.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hazelnut has the effects of invigorating spleen and stomach, benefiting qi, improving eyesight and walking, and is quite beneficial to the symptoms of lung and kidney deficiency such as thirst quenching, night sweats and frequent urination at night. Hazelnut is rich in oil, and people with severe gallbladder dysfunction should eat it carefully. It is recommended to eat 20 hazelnuts each time.
4. Cashew nuts of dried fruits
Cashew nut characteristics
Cashew nut, also known as chicken cashew nut, is named after its nut is kidney-shaped. Cashew nut fruit Cashew nuts are fragrant, sweet as honey, crisp and delicious when ripe, and are one of the four famous dried fruits in the world. In the past, only people in the producing area could taste it, and it has become a common dried fruit.
Advantages and disadvantages of eating
The fatty components in cashew nuts are mainly unsaturated fatty acids, which have a good effect on softening blood vessels and are of great benefit to protecting blood vessels and preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases.
It is rich in oil, which can moisten the intestines and relieve constipation, and has a good moisturizing and beautifying effect, which can prevent aging. Regular consumption of cashew nuts has the effects of strengthening the body, improving the body's disease resistance, enhancing sexual desire and gaining weight. Cashew nuts are rich in oil, so they are not suitable for people with severe gallbladder function. Cashew nuts are high in calories and easy to get fat if eaten more. It is recommended to eat10 ~15 capsules each time.
5. Walnuts of dried fruits
Longevity fruit
Walnut, a deciduous tree, originated in Liaodong area, also known as walnut and peach, is also known as the world-famous "four dried fruits" with almond, cashew nut and hazelnut. It can be eaten raw and fried, and can also be used to extract oil, prepare cakes and sweets. It is not only delicious, but also has high nutritional value, and is known as "Long live the child" and "longevity fruit".
Description: Walnut septa are mostly broken and thin, slightly uneven, with uneven edges, yellow-brown to brown, and slightly shiny. The integrity is composed of three perpendicular membranous slices with a Y-shaped rib in the middle, which is formed by extending from the inside and outside of the rib. The rib is thick, about 1.5mm, with longitudinal fine wrinkles and gradually thinning outward. Wood, hard and brittle, easily broken. Slight breath, slightly bitter and astringent taste. Nature and taste: bitter, astringent and flat.
Medical efficacy
Function and indications: consolidating kidney and astringing essence. Used for spermatorrhea, gonorrhea, hematuria, enuresis, metrorrhagia, leukorrhagia and diarrhea.
6. Seeds of dried fruits
Efficacy of melon seeds
It is said that eating a handful of sunflower seeds every day can meet the vitamin E needed by the human body for one day.
It is good for calming mood, preventing cell aging and preventing adult diseases. It also has the functions of treating insomnia and enhancing memory. It has certain preventive effect on cancer, hypertension and neurasthenia. Suitable for everyone to eat. 80 grams each time. Try to peel the shell by hand, or use a sheller to avoid frequent damage to enamel by biting melon seeds with your teeth.
Precautions for eating
A large number of melon seeds will seriously consume saliva, which will affect people's oral health and even affect digestion over time. Melon seeds should not be eaten too much at a time, so as not to get angry and get sore on your tongue.
It is an indispensable snack in people's lives, and sunflower seeds are the best among melon seeds. Sunflower seeds can be used not only as snacks, but also as raw materials for making cakes. Because sunflower seeds are the seeds of plants and contain a lot of oil, sunflower seeds are still important raw materials for oil extraction. Sunflower seed oil is a high-grade healthy oil highly praised by nutrition circles in recent years.
Rich in trace elements such as iron, zinc, potassium and magnesium, sunflower seeds have the function of preventing anemia and other diseases. Sunflower seed is a good source of vitamin B 1 and vitamin e.
7. Ginkgo of dried fruit species
Royal tribute
Ginkgo is also called Ginkgo, longevity fruit and Gongsun Shuzi. It is as white as jade in size and color, and its taste is sweet, bitter and astringent. The ancient royal tribute was listed as both food and medicine by the Ministry of Health.
Edible efficacy
It has the dietotherapy and medical effects of benefiting lung qi, treating cough and asthma, stopping parasites, reducing stool, smoothing wrinkles, protecting blood vessels and increasing blood flow. According to modern medical research, Ginkgo biloba also has the effects of unblocking blood vessels, improving brain function, delaying brain aging of the elderly, enhancing memory ability, treating Alzheimer's disease and cerebral blood supply deficiency, and resisting oxidation and delaying aging.
Ginkgo biloba is a high-grade tonic with rich nutrition, which has high edible value, medicinal value and health care value, and has magical effects on human health.
Semen Ginkgo contains many nutrients, besides starch, protein, fat and sugar, it also contains trace elements such as vitamin C, riboflavin, carotene, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium and magnesium, as well as ginkgolic acid, ginkgone, ginkgolide, ginkgol, pentosan and sterols.
Regular consumption of ginkgo biloba can help yin beauty to resist aging, dilate microvessels, promote blood circulation, make people's skin and face rosy, rejuvenate and prolong life. It is a health food suitable for all ages and a delicious food for national guests.
Flavonoid glycosides and Kuneizhi in seed kernel also have special preventive and therapeutic effects on cerebral thrombosis, senile dementia, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, cerebral hypofunction and other diseases.
8. Almonds of dried fruits
If you lack minerals in your body, almonds are the most useful dried fruit for you. They are rich in calcium and phosphorus? There are also minerals such as potassium, magnesium, copper, manganese and iron, which are suitable for appetizing. 603 calories per100g.
9. Macadamia nuts of dried fruit species
Hawaii Guo dried fruit queen
Macadamia nuts are rich in nutrition, with turquoise exocarp, hard endocarp and brown color. The weight of a single fruit is15-16g, the oil content is about 70%, and that of protein is 9%. It contains 8 amino acids necessary for human body, and is also rich in minerals and vitamins.
Macadamia nuts are crispy, tender and delicious, and have a unique creamy flavor. They are the best edible fruits in the world, and have the reputation of "the queen of dried fruits" and "the king of nuts in the world". Their flavor and taste are far better than cashews.
Production purpose
Macadamia nuts (macadamia nuts) can be used to make high-grade cakes, high-grade chocolates, high-grade edible oils, high-grade cosmetics, etc.
10. almonds of dried fruits
Almond is an ideal food for athletes and physical exercisers. Almond contains important nutrients for athletes' excellent performance and physical recovery.
Vitamin E: Helps muscles resist fatigue after strenuous exercise.
Protein: After exercise, the body needs to take in protein and carbohydrates to replenish its strength.
Calcium: an important element for muscle formation and bone health.
Magnesium: helps muscles release energy from carbohydrates and fats during exercise and competition.
Heart healthy fat: monounsaturated fatty acids can promote heart health.
1 1. Pistachio nuts of dried fruits
Experts who mainly contain monounsaturated fats agree that Americans need to reduce their intake of saturated fats. Many nutrition experts suggest that the daily calories from fat should not exceed 30%, and most of them should come from healthy unsaturated fat.
Pistachios mainly contain monounsaturated fats, which are thought to reduce cholesterol content and reduce the risk of heart disease. Monounsaturated fats in pistachios can help reduce heart disease.
12. Pine nuts of dried fruits
major constituent
The fat components of pine nuts are oleic acid and linolenic acid.
Have the efficacy
Has the effects of lowering blood pressure, preventing arteriosclerosis, and preventing cardiovascular diseases caused by high cholesterol. It is known as the "fruit of longevity".
References:
Baidu encyclopedia-dried fruits