The nutritional value and efficacy of walnuts

Walnut is a very nutritious food, especially good for the brain. If you have trouble sleeping, you can eat more walnuts.

Walnut benefits:

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Walnut, also known as walnut, is a plant of the Juglandaceae family. Walnut kernels are rich in nutrients, with 15-20 grams of protein, 60-70 grams of fat, and 10 grams of carbohydrates per 100 grams; it also contains a variety of trace elements and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron that are essential to the human body, as well as a variety of vitamins such as carotene and riboflavin. The main component of the fat contained in walnuts is linoleic acid glyceride, which not only does not increase cholesterol after eating, but also reduces the intestinal absorption of cholesterol. Therefore, it can be used as a tonic for patients with hypertension and arteriosclerosis. In addition, these oils can also supply the needs of the brain matrix. The trace elements zinc and manganese contained in walnuts are important components of the pituitary gland. Regular consumption is beneficial to the nutritional supplement of the brain and has a brain-boosting and intelligence-enhancing effect.

Ancient Chinese people have long discovered that walnuts have the effect of strengthening the brain and improving intelligence. Li Shizhen said: Walnuts can "tonify the kidneys and clear the brain, and are beneficial to wisdom." Many ancient people also invented many ways to eat walnuts, such as breaking 500 grams of walnuts, shelling and taking the kernels, and mashing the walnut kernels with crystal sugar into walnut paste, which is sealed and stored in a porcelain jar. Take two teaspoons each time and mix it with boiling water to drink. It is said that the layer of white liquid that floats after mixing with water is the "walnut milk" with the strongest brain-tonifying effect. Walnuts are not only the best brain-tonifying food, but also a therapeutic agent for neurasthenia. Elderly people who suffer from dizziness, insomnia, palpitations, forgetfulness, loss of appetite, sore waist and knees, and general weakness can eat 1 to 2 walnut kernels every morning and evening to play a nourishing and therapeutic role.

Walnut kernels also have high medical effects on other diseases, such as replenishing qi and blood, moistening dryness and resolving phlegm, warming the lungs and moistening the intestines, dispersing swelling and disinfecting. Scientific research in recent years has also proved that walnut branches can improve symptoms of tumors. Boiling fresh walnut branches and eggs with water and then eating the eggs can be used to prevent cervical cancer and various cancers.

Walnut nutritional value:

Walnuts have the least nutritional loss when eaten raw, and fresh walnut kernels obtained without drying during the harvest season are even more delicious. At present, eating fresh walnut kernels is more common in developed countries. The relevant science and technology development center is working on the processing and preservation technology of fresh walnut kernels. I believe that in the near future, consumers across the country will be able to eat nutritious and delicious fresh walnut kernels anytime and anywhere. Regarding the consumption of walnut kernels, it is generally believed that eating 5 to 6 walnuts a day, about 20 to 30 grams of walnut kernels, is appropriate; eating too much will cause phlegm and nausea. In addition, people with yin deficiency and excessive fire, loose stools, vomiting blood, and nosebleeds should eat less or abstain from walnut kernels.

Scientists have found that every 100 grams of walnut meat contains 20.97 units of antioxidants, which is 20 times higher than that of citrus fruit. The antioxidant content of spinach is 0.98 units, carrots are 0.04 units, and tomatoes are 0.31 units.

Scientists believe that people absorb the antioxidants in walnuts, which can protect the body from many diseases. So far, people have known that eating walnuts regularly can reduce the cholesterol content in the blood and reduce the possibility of cardiovascular disease.

1. Walnuts are rich in nutrition, including protein, fat, minerals and vitamins. Every 100 grams of walnuts contains 15.4 grams of protein, 63 grams of fat, 10.7 grams of carbohydrates, 108 milligrams of calcium, 329 milligrams of phosphorus, 3.2 milligrams of iron, 0.32 milligrams of thiamine, 0.11 milligrams of riboflavin, and 1.0 milligrams of niacin. The fat contains a lot of linoleic acid and has a high nutritional value. In addition, it is also rich in vitamins B and E.

2. Walnuts are rich in vitamins B and E, which can prevent cell aging, strengthen the brain, enhance memory and delay aging. Walnuts also contain special vitamin ingredients that not only do not increase cholesterol, but also reduce the intestinal absorption of cholesterol, making them suitable for patients with arteriosclerosis, hypertension and coronary heart disease.

3. Walnut kernels contain linoleic acid, calcium, phosphorus and iron, and are ideal skin beauty agents for the human body. Regular consumption can moisturize the skin, blacken the hair, and prevent premature graying and loss of hair.

4. Walnut kernels also contain a variety of trace elements needed by the human body. They are important auxiliary materials for Chinese patent medicines. They have the functions of smoothing qi and replenishing blood, relieving cough and reducing phlegm, moistening the lungs and nourishing the kidneys. When you feel tired, chewing some walnut kernels can relieve fatigue and stress.