Nuts and seeds contain niacin, vitamin B6, folic acid, magnesium, zinc, copper and potassium, as well as a variety of antioxidants and other nutrients. Vegetarians often eat nuts to help absorb the deficient nutrients. Nutrients for balanced nutrition.

Although nuts are high in calories, they are a good food that protects the heart and brain. Nuts and seeds can also reduce the probability of coronary heart disease. People who often eat nuts are less likely to suffer from myocardial infarction. In addition, the fentanol contained in it can lower cholesterol; the boron element can make people's reactions more sensitive. Eating nuts regularly can achieve the effects of strengthening teeth, nourishing and nourishing the body.

The nutritional benefits of common nuts

Peanuts

Peanuts contain protein, fat, sugar, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin K, and water. It also contains nutrients such as mineral calcium, phosphorus and iron, and can provide 8 kinds of amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids. The protein content is as high as about 30%, which is comparable to eggs, milk, lean meat, etc., and is easily absorbed by the human body. Because of its high nutritional value and longevity, it is called the "longevity fruit". Peanut skin contains a lot of B vitamins and tannins that can stop diarrhea, so it also has the effect of replenishing blood.

Efficacy: Peanuts can increase the elasticity of capillaries and prevent high blood pressure, cerebral hemorrhage, heart disease and arteriosclerosis. Peanuts have hemostatic properties and can also prevent and treat postoperative bleeding, bleeding from cancer tumors, and bleeding from internal organs such as the stomach, lungs, and uterus. Peanuts contain extremely high calcium content, so eating more peanuts can promote growth and development. Peanuts can promote human metabolism, enhance memory and nervous system, improve intelligence, resist aging, and extend life.

Contraindications: People suffering from gastrointestinal diseases or those with strong skin oil secretion and prone to acne should not eat large amounts; those with bruises and blood stasis may cause blood stasis to persist after eating peanuts. Aggravate swelling and pain symptoms.

Melon seeds

Efficacy: Eating more pumpkin seeds can prevent and treat kidney stones; watermelon seeds are sweet and cold in nature, benefit the lungs, moisturize the intestines, stop bleeding, and strengthen the stomach; sunflower seeds contain Saturated fatty acids can lower cholesterol.

Eating taboos: Eating too many sunflower seeds can easily lead to fatty liver or liver dysfunction. In severe cases, it can lead to cirrhosis or liver necrosis. Sunflower protein has ingredients that inhibit testicles. If men eat too much, it can cause infertility. Men of childbearing age should not eat too much.

Cashew Nuts

Cashew nuts are the most famous product on Phuket Island in Southeast Asia. The most popular ones on Phuket Island are garlic cashew nuts, honey cashew nut crisps, cream cashew nuts, salted cashew nuts, Coconut cashews, as well as the rarer coffee cashews, chocolate cashews, spicy cashews, white sesame cashews, etc.

Efficacy: Cashew nuts can prevent stroke, heart disease, myocardial infarction, replenish physical strength, eliminate fatigue, improve skin color, etc. People who are easily tired can eat it regularly.

Taboos for consumption: Cashew nut shells contain caustic oil, which may cause blisters if the skin comes into contact with it accidentally. If eaten by mistake, it will cause inflammation of the lips and face; when cooking cashew nuts, open the pot lid and expose to steam, which may cause Cause poisoning.

Walnuts

Together with almonds, cashews, and hazelnuts, walnuts are listed as the four largest dried fruits in the world and are important woody oil crops. Walnuts contain protein, fat, sugar, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc, magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus and other elements, and the proportion of oil contained in walnuts reaches more than 60%.

Efficacy: The first major effect of walnuts is to nourish and strengthen the brain. They are called "puzzle fruit" and also enjoy the reputation of "longevity fruit" in China. The phospholipids it contains can enhance the body's resistance and promote hematopoiesis and wound healing. Walnut kernels also have antitussive and asthmatic effects. Expectant mothers who experience winter can use walnuts as their first choice snack.

Contraindications: Walnuts help fire and produce phlegm. People with phlegm and internal heat should not eat it.

Chestnut

Chestnut is known as the "King of Dried Fruits". It has golden flesh and sweet taste and is a specialty of China. The sugar and starch content in the fruit is as high as 70%.

Efficacy: Chestnut strengthens the waist and kidneys, nourishes the stomach and spleen, activates blood circulation and stops bleeding. It is the best raw material for making medicinal meals. Braised chicken with chestnuts has nourishing effect, especially suitable for those with cough, asthma and indigestion.

Chestnut porridge can increase appetite, nourish the kidneys, strengthen muscles and bones, and is very suitable for the elderly.

Pine nuts

Pine nuts are rich in vitamin A, vitamin E, fatty acids, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, and pinocinic acid. It not only prolongs life and nourishes the skin, cures diseases and strengthens the body, but also has the effect of preventing and fighting cancer.

Efficacy: The unsaturated fatty acids and minerals such as calcium, iron, and phosphorus in pine nuts can enhance blood vessel elasticity, lower blood lipids, prevent cardiovascular diseases, provide rich nutrients to body tissues, strengthen muscles and bones, and eliminate cardiovascular disease. Fatigue, good for the elderly. Pine nuts are rich in oil and various nutrients, which can replenish qi and blood, moisturize the five internal organs, nourish the skin, and whiten hair and skin. Pine nuts have certain therapeutic effects on constipation due to physical weakness in the elderly and constipation in children due to fluid deficiency.

Hazelnuts

Hazelnut kernels contain protein, fat, sugar, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and carotene. Hazelnuts contain all eight kinds of amino acids needed by the human body, and the content is much higher than that of walnuts. The content of calcium, phosphorus, and iron is also higher than that of other nuts.

Effects: Hazelnuts nourish the spleen and stomach, replenish qi and improve eyesight. The manganese contained in it can make bones, skin, tendons, ligaments and other tissues strong. The anti-cancer chemical component taxol in hazelnuts can treat ovarian cancer, breast cancer and other cancers, and can prolong the life of patients.