Walnut kernel, also known as walnut kernel Walnut kernel is the meat of hard nut which we are familiar with. It contains fatty oil, protein, sugar, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B 1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin E and other nutrients. The amino acids contained in walnut kernel are the raw materials of human protein and have a good effect on brain tissue. Unsaturated fatty acids in walnut kernel can soften blood vessels, lower cholesterol and prevent arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, so eating walnut kernel often can enhance memory, strengthen brain and resist aging.

Walnuts are most suitable for brain workers, especially white-collar women and children, because these people often use their brains too much and consume sad blood. Eating walnuts often can replenish the brain, improve brain circulation and enhance brain power. At the same time, it also has the effect of blackening hair and smoothing skin. Because "the hair is bleeding", the blood is black, and walnuts are rich in vitamins, which can improve the physiological activity of human skin, so it is a beauty product for women. It is said that Mei Lanfang, a famous Peking Opera performance artist, ate walnut porridge every day before his death, so his skin was tender and his face was smooth.

It is especially suitable for dizziness, tinnitus, forgetfulness and insomnia caused by physical weakness in middle-aged and elderly people. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, walnut kernel has the functions of tonifying kidney, fixing essence, warming lung, relieving asthma, moistening intestine, relaxing bowels, inducing diuresis and removing stones, and can be used for kidney deficiency, lumbago, impotence, nocturnal emission, premature graying, dizziness, tinnitus, chronic asthma due to lung deficiency, constipation due to intestinal dryness, urinary calculi and other diseases. Known as "longevity fruit" by Chinese medicine since ancient times,

Walnut is a treasure, but it also pays attention to how to eat and avoid it. It should be taken in moderation, for a long time and persistently. Although the fat contained in walnut kernel is an unsaturated fatty acid which is beneficial to remove cholesterol, the fat itself has a high calorie. If it is eaten too much and cannot be fully utilized, it will be stored as cholesterol by the human body, and the result is counterproductive. So generally speaking, the weight of taking walnuts every day should be about 40 grams, which is equivalent to about four or five walnuts. At the same time, other fat intake should be reduced appropriately to avoid excessive calorie intake.

Walnut is very angry and contains a lot of oil. Eating too much will make people get angry and sick. People who are getting angry and have diarrhea should not eat it. A good way to eat is to make walnut porridge with walnuts, red dates and rice, because walnuts can supplement the "innate foundation" and rice and red dates can supplement the "acquired foundation". This combination has the best health care effect.