Water chestnuts, also known as water caltrops, are a food with high nutritional value. They have different names in different regions. Some regions also call them fruits or ground pears. The appearance of this food is mostly purple-red, and the flesh is white. It can be eaten after steaming or fresh. So how high is the nutritional value of water chestnuts? What are its functions? If you want to know more, you can follow me to have a look. Nutritional value and efficacy of water chestnuts1. Nutritional value of water chestnuts Water chestnut is a food ingredient with particularly high nutritional value. Every 100 grams of fresh product contains more than 20 grams of carbohydrates and more than 60 grams of water. It also contains protein, fat and some crude fiber. Calcium, phosphorus, iron and carotene are also the most important substances in water chestnuts. After eating it, people can absorb a variety of nutrients that are beneficial to the body, which can promote body metabolism and improve physical fitness. 2. Water chestnuts can prevent respiratory diseases Eating more water chestnuts on a regular basis can effectively prevent the occurrence of respiratory diseases. It can reduce inflammation, clear away heat and detoxify, and even reduce phlegm. Regular consumption of it can prevent whooping cough, pneumonia, and pharyngitis. It can also prevent the occurrence of many common diseases such as measles and meningitis. 3. Water chestnuts can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements Moisturizing the intestine and promoting bowel movements is also one of the important functions of water chestnuts. The crude protein, starch, cellulose and other substances it contains can promote large intestine peristalsis and accelerate the formation and excretion of stool. In addition, water chestnuts can also act as a diuretic and relieve stranguria. They can be used as an auxiliary treatment for various diseases such as human urinary tract infections and urinary problems, and the therapeutic effect is very obvious. |
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