Because eating raw can avoid the loss of nutrients, especially the polyunsaturated fatty acids and phospholipids in walnuts will be destroyed to some extent after heating. And this is the beneficial ingredient of walnuts. These nutrients play an important role in brain development, increasing the vitality of brain cells and improving intelligence.

What are the taboos for eating walnuts?

It is generally believed that it is appropriate to eat 5 ~ 6 walnuts a day, about 20 ~ 30 grams of walnut kernels. Eating too much will lead to phlegm and nausea. In severe cases, there will be severe diarrhea and even watery stools, resulting in dehydration. If it is diarrhea caused by eating walnuts, please seek medical attention in time.

In addition, those who suffer from yin deficiency and excessive fire, loose stool, vomiting blood and nosebleeds should eat less walnuts or fast.

Nutrition of Walnut

Walnut kernel contains more protein and unsaturated fatty acids necessary for human nutrition. These components are important substances in brain tissue cell metabolism, which can nourish brain cells and enhance brain function.

Walnut kernel can prevent arteriosclerosis and lower cholesterol.

Walnut can also be used to treat non-insulin-dependent diabetes; Walnuts can also relieve pain, increase white blood cells and protect the liver of cancer patients.

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Author: Wang

Press: Higher Education Press