A study from Harvard Medical School found that compared to people who never eat nuts, the higher the frequency of nut consumption per week, the lower the risk of death. People who eat nuts more than 7 times per week have a 20% lower risk of death. Analysis of causes of death revealed a lower risk of dying from cancer, heart disease, and respiratory diseases such as pneumonia.
Nutritional Value of Different Nuts
Almonds:
Almonds are rich in Vitamin E and an antioxidant called flavonoids, which help cells resist oxidative damage and prevent cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, almonds can act as a mild cough remedy, helping to soothe a dry throat and dry cough.
Peanuts:
Peanuts contain Vitamin E and zinc, which can enhance memory, fight aging, moisturize the skin, and slow the decline of brain function. Peanuts are nourishing and help prolong life, earning them the nickname "longevity fruit."
Chestnuts:
Chestnuts are a specialty of our country, known as the "king of dried fruits," and are also called "ginseng fruit" abroad. Fresh chestnuts contain more Vitamin C than tomatoes, which are widely known for their high Vitamin C content, and over ten times more than apples!
Walnuts:
Walnuts are rich in Vitamin E, which is an ideal beauty agent for human skin. It can help relieve fatigue and reduce the intestines' absorption of cholesterol. The fat in walnuts contains fatty acids essential for the human brain, and its phospholipids can nourish and strengthen the brain.
Sunflower Seeds:
Sunflower seeds contain beta-carotene, which can prevent the death of cells in the lower layers of human skin and make hair soft and beautiful. Vitamin B8 can cure depression and neurasthenia.
Pistachios:
Pistachio kernels are a highly nutritious food. Every 100 kernels contain 20 micrograms of Vitamin A, 59 micrograms of folic acid, 3 milligrams of iron, 440 milligrams of phosphorus, 970 milligrams of potassium, 270 milligrams of sodium, and 120 milligrams of calcium. They also contain niacin, pantothenic acid, and minerals. The kernel oil content is as high as 45.1%. Due to their rich oil content, pistachios have a lubricating effect on the intestines, helping the body detoxify. Pistachios are high in calories and contain a lot of fat, so people who are afraid of gaining weight or have high blood lipids should eat them in moderation.
Although nuts are good, these groups should be cautious when eating them
1. People with digestive tract diseases should eat with caution
Nuts are rich in a large amount of dietary fiber and oil, which have a strong "laxative" effect. Anyone with diarrhea, acute digestive tract infections, or fat indigestion should temporarily avoid eating nuts.
2. Patients with pharyngitis, oral ulcers, etc., should eat with caution
The usual cooking methods for nuts are roasting, stir-frying, and even deep-frying, often with salt sprinkled on them, which can easily cause dryness in the mouth and throat. Therefore, patients with pharyngitis, oral ulcers, etc., should try to eat fewer or no roasted, stir-fried, or fried nuts. You can consider eating raw nuts or cooked nuts.
3. Young children should eat with caution
Because nuts are in large granules and are not easy to chew at once, young children may accidentally slide into their airways while eating, choking or laughing, causing serious accidents. Therefore, preschool children should be supervised by adults when eating nuts, especially children under 3 whose swallowing control abilities are not yet fully developed. It is best to chop nuts into small pieces to avoid danger.