You can't eat raw sprouts. If the buds on the top are cooked, they are not germinated. Bud core is a part of pine nut kernel, which is inseparable. There is no pine nut without bud core. In the process of stir-frying pine nuts, the air pressure generated may push the bud core of pine nuts out or off. This is a normal phenomenon, so don't doubt the quality of pine nuts. The quality depends on the taste.

Pine nuts are an excellent member of dried fruit products, because they are full of oil and have a good taste. They come from pine trees and have a unique taste. The efficacy and function of pine nuts are huge, mainly reflected in two points, which can improve blood quality and relax bowels.

The fat components in pine nuts are mainly unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid and linolenic acid, which can soften blood vessels and prevent atherosclerosis. Therefore, the elderly often eat pine nuts, which can prevent cardiovascular diseases caused by increased cholesterol. In addition, pine nuts are rich in phosphorus, which is also beneficial to people's brains and nerves. It has certain adjuvant therapeutic effect on elderly patients with chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, constipation, rheumatoid arthritis, neurasthenia and dizziness.

The role of pine nuts:

Pine nuts have anti-aging effect.

Pine nuts are rich in vitamin E, which is a strong antioxidant and can inhibit lipid peroxidation in cells and cell membranes, and protect cells from free radical damage. Thus, the integrity of cells is protected and many important enzymes in cells keep normal functions.

Pine nuts can prevent cardiovascular diseases.

The fat contained in pine nuts is mainly unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid and Pi Nuo acid, which can adjust and reduce blood lipid, soften blood vessels and prevent atherosclerosis. Unsaturated fatty acids can also reduce platelet aggregation and increase anticoagulation, so it can reduce blood lipid and blood viscosity, prevent thrombosis and protect cardiovascular system.

Pine nut kernel has that function of nourishing yin, moisten lung and relaxing bowels.

Because it is rich in fat, palmatine, volatile oil, etc., it can lubricate the large intestine to relax bowels and relieve diarrhea without damaging vital qi, especially suitable for the elderly and weak, and constipation after postpartum illness.

matters need attention

From the efficacy and function of pine nuts, it is more suitable for middle-aged and elderly people who have poor defecation due to yin deficiency, so as children, they should pay attention and buy more food for their parents at ordinary times.