1, pistachio: controlling blood pressure
Two pistachios with shells contain more potassium than a banana. Potassium is very important for regulating blood pressure, which can balance the negative effects caused by excessive salt. Potassium can resist sodium hypertension and vascular injury after entering the human body, so proper intake of potassium is very beneficial to control blood pressure. Pistachio nuts are unsaturated fatty acids such as oleic acid and linoleic acid, which can soften blood vessels. The vitamin E contained in pistachios can resist aging and enhance physical fitness.
In order to keep pistachios fresh, the storage method after buying them back is also very important. First, put pistachios in a frozen and sealed container, or keep them in the refrigerator for a long time; To keep the pistachios crisp after shelling, it takes 10 to 15 minutes to bake. All pistachios placed in large containers should be shaken regularly to ensure freshness.
2. Walnut: Preventing Alzheimer's disease
It is best to eat walnuts two or three times a week, especially for middle-aged and elderly people and menopausal women, because arginine, oleic acid and antioxidants contained in walnuts can protect the cardiovascular system and have the same effect on preventing coronary heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer's disease. Walnuts can prevent dry and chapped skin in winter. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as walnuts, help prevent the skin from drying from the inside out, and this fatty acid can keep the skin healthy.
Generally speaking, the daily intake of walnuts should be about 20-40 grams, which is equivalent to about 4-5 walnuts. At the same time, we should appropriately reduce the intake of other fats to avoid excessive calorie intake. Some people like to peel off the thin brown skin on the surface of walnut kernel, which will lose some nutrients, so don't peel off this thin skin. Walnuts are very angry and contain a lot of oil. Eating too much will make people get angry and get sick. People who get angry and have loose bowels should not eat it.
3, pine nuts: anti-aging, moisturizing beauty
You would never think that pine nuts are extremely rich in vitamin E, and they can be said to be the champion of all nuts. The main function of vitamin E is beauty beauty and anti-aging, and it is the closest friend of women. Pine nuts also contain a lot of minerals, such as calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium. These substances can provide rich nutrition for the body, strengthen bones and muscles and eliminate fatigue.
Unsaturated fatty acids contained in pine nuts can enhance the metabolism of brain cells and maintain the functions of brain cells and nerves, which is a good brain tonic for mental workers. It is advisable to eat 20-30 grams a day.
4, chestnuts: nourishing the stomach and strengthening the spleen, tonifying the kidney and strengthening the tendons, promoting blood circulation and stopping bleeding.
Chestnut is rich in nutrition, and its vitamin C content is higher than that of tomatoes and more than ten times that of apples. The minerals in chestnuts are also comprehensive, containing potassium, zinc and iron. Although the content is not as high as hazelnut, it is still much higher than that of ordinary fruits such as apples, especially the potassium content is three times higher than that of apples.
Chestnut is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, which can prevent and treat diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis and osteoporosis. It is a nourishing product with anti-aging and longevity, which can provide more heat energy for human body, help fat metabolism, and has the functions of invigorating qi, strengthening spleen and nourishing stomach and intestines. At the same time, chestnut is rich in vitamin C, which can maintain the normal functions of teeth, bones, blood vessels and muscles, prevent and treat osteoporosis, soreness of waist and legs, pain and fatigue of bones and muscles, and delay human aging. It is an ideal health fruit for the elderly.
Once 10 is appropriate. Chinese medicine believes that chestnut can tonify spleen and stomach, tonify kidney and strengthen tendons, and promote blood circulation to stop bleeding. It has a good curative effect on kidney deficiency, so it is also called "the fruit of kidney". But chestnuts are hard to digest when eaten raw, and cooked food is easy to lag behind. Eating too much at a time will hurt the spleen and stomach, and eat at most 10 a day.
5, peanuts: blood and heart.
Peanut per100g can provide more than half of protein needed by human body every day. Eating peanuts often has the effects of nourishing blood, nourishing blood, invigorating spleen, moistening lung and moistening skin. An article in the journal Nutrition pointed out that people who eat the most peanuts can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by 35%. Researchers believe that fatty acids in peanuts, together with other ingredients, can reduce the content of low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) and make the heart healthier.
Preferably fresh peanuts with shells. Cooked peanuts are not only easy to digest and absorb, but also can make full use of the medical and health care functions of peanut shells and inner red clothes. Eating jujube porridge can replenish spleen and blood and stop bleeding. It has certain curative effect on anemia due to spleen deficiency, especially beneficial to women's health.
6, almonds: moisten the lungs, clear food.
Compendium of Materia Medica lists three major effects of almonds: moistening lung, clearing accumulation and dispersing stagnation. Almonds are rich in protein, trace elements and vitamins. It has the effects of moistening lung, relieving cough and relaxing bowels, and can relieve dry cough without phlegm and chronic cough due to lung deficiency. Almond is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which can protect human heart and skin cells at the same time and provide nutrition for skin. In addition, antioxidants in almonds, such as vitamin E and flavonoids, can significantly improve skin roughness and aging.
Almonds are best served with yogurt and cereal, and salads or rice are also a good choice. You can add almonds to the green leafy vegetables for lunch or dinner to enrich the dishes.
7, cashew nuts: eliminate fatigue
Cashews contain twice as much iron as beef. Iron helps to supply oxygen to the whole body, and iron deficiency can lead to fatigue and decreased attention. Cashew nuts are rich in oil, which can not only relax the bowels, but also help to moisturize and beautify. The content of vitamin B 1 in cashew nuts is second only to sesame and peanut, which has the function of supplementing physical strength and eliminating fatigue.
For people with allergies, it is recommended not to eat cashews. Patients with allergic constitution will have anaphylactic shock reaction immediately after eating cashews. If it is not rescued in time, the consequences will be unimaginable. People who don't know their physique can eat one or two cashews for the first time, and continue to eat if there is no allergy after ten minutes.
8, hazelnut: lowering blood pressure and lowering blood fat
Among the "four major nuts in the world", hazelnut is not only eaten by people for the longest time, but also has the highest nutritional value, and has the title of "king of nuts". Hazelnut is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and protein, and the contents of carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B, iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium and other nutrients are also considerable, occupying a dominant position among the four major nuts.
Don't eat more than 30 grams of hazelnuts at a time. After frying, it can be directly used as a snack, and a small handful can be added when cooking porridge and soup. If you don't want to eat hazelnuts alone, you can crush them, mix them in ice cream or put them in cereal.
The above introduced 8 kinds of nuts for winter health care. Different nuts have different health care functions, but they can help you resist the cold. If you are cold in winter, eat more nuts.