Chestnuts are beneficial for assisting in the treatment of kidney deficiency, hence they are also known as the "fruit of the kidney."
Effects and contraindications: As chestnuts are rich in soft dietary fiber, diabetics can also enjoy them in moderation. However, raw chestnuts are difficult to digest, and cooked ones can easily cause bloating, so one should not eat too many at a time. It is best to have chestnuts as a snack between meals or incorporate them into dishes, rather than eating a large amount after a meal, to avoid excessive calorie intake and maintain a healthy weight.
Fresh chestnuts are prone to mold and spoilage. Eating moldy chestnuts can cause poisoning, so spoiled chestnuts must not be eaten.
Walnut
Walnuts can be hailed as the "king" of antioxidants.
Effects and contraindications: The American Dietetic Association recommends that people eat walnuts two to three times a week, especially middle-aged and elderly people and postmenopausal women, because the arginine, oleic acid, antioxidants, and other substances in walnuts are very beneficial for protecting the cardiovascular system and preventing coronary heart disease, stroke, senile dementia, etc. Do not eat too many at once, otherwise it will affect digestion. Some people like to peel off the thin brown skin on the surface of the walnut kernel, which will cause a loss of some nutrients, so do not remove this skin.
Sunflower Seed
Sunflower seeds are also among the best of the melon seeds and are quite nutritious.
Effects and contraindications: Eating a handful of sunflower seeds daily can meet the human body's daily requirement of vitamin E. The protein in sunflower seeds can be compared with that of various meats, especially as it contains arginine, which is essential for producing semen. Frequently eating sunflower seeds has a certain effect on preventing coronary heart disease, stroke, lowering blood pressure, and protecting vascular elasticity. Medical experts believe that sunflower seeds can treat insomnia, enhance memory, and have a certain effect on preventing cancer, hypertension, and neurasthenia.
Pistachio
Can be called a friend of the heart. It mainly contains monounsaturated fatty acids, so pistachios are not as prone to rancidity as other nuts, can lower cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Effects and contraindications: Eating 10 pistachios at once is equivalent to consuming 1.5 grams of monounsaturated fatty acids. Pistachios that have been stored for too long should not be eaten. Pistachios are high in calories and contain a relatively high amount of fat, so people who are afraid of gaining weight or have high blood lipids should eat them in moderation.
Sweet Almond
Contains 50% fat, 25% protein, 10% carbohydrates, and elements such as vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, boron, and potassium.
Effects and contraindications: Coronary heart disease patients who often eat almonds have a 50% lower chance of experiencing angina pectoris compared to those who do not. Almonds have a regulatory effect on insulin and blood sugar levels and are also one of the dietary therapeutic foods for impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes. The boron and calcium rich in almonds are also beneficial for preventing osteoporosis in menopausal women.
Hazelnut
Hazelnuts are nutritious and contain all eight essential amino acids required by the human body, with a content far exceeding that of walnuts.
Effects and contraindications: The content of calcium, phosphorus, and iron in hazelnuts is also higher than in other nuts. Because of their rich nutrition and delicious taste, hazelnuts have been regarded as a precious fruit since ancient times. Hazelnuts are neutral in nature and sweet in flavor, and have the effects of replenishing qi, strengthening the spleen, stopping diarrhea, improving eyesight, and expelling parasites.
Pumpkin Seed
Has the effect of killing parasites and treating prostate diseases.
Effects and contraindications: American research has found that eating about 50 grams of pumpkin seeds daily can effectively prevent prostate diseases and prostate cancer. Pumpkin seeds are rich in pantothenic acid, which can relieve stable angina and has a blood pressure-lowering effect. However, it is also important not to eat too many at once, as there have been reports of dizziness caused by excessive consumption of pumpkin seeds. They are most suitable for patients with hypertension; patients with stomach heat should eat less, otherwise they will feel a bloated and stuffy sensation in the epigastrium.
Peanut
Peanuts are rich in high-quality protein, fat, and various trace nutrients.
Effects and contraindications: They play an important role in adjusting the nutritional balance of people, especially children. Recent scientific discoveries have found that peanuts contain a large amount of arginine and resveratrol; the former has a potential anti-tuberculosis effect, and the latter can inhibit cancer cell invasion and spread, making them excellent dietary therapeutic foods for tuberculosis patients and tumor patients. However, the peanut skin has the effect of increasing platelet count and anti-fibrinolysis, so people with high blood viscosity should eat them without the skin. Peanuts have a low rate of digestion and absorption, and excessive consumption will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, which needs attention.
Pine Nut
Known as the "longevity fruit."
Effects and contraindications: Pine nuts contain protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Most of the fat they contain is beneficial essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid and linolenic acid. They are also rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc., and regular consumption can nourish and strengthen the body. If stored for a long time, they will develop a "rancid" taste and should not be eaten. People with poor gallbladder function should be cautious when eating them.
Cashew
The fat content in cashews accounts for 47%, and protein is 22%.
Effects and contraindications: Compared to other nuts, the content of unhealthy saturated fatty acids in cashews is slightly higher, accounting for about 20%. Therefore, it should be avoided to eat too many. In addition, cashews contain multiple allergens, which may cause allergic reactions in people with allergies. Therefore, for people eating cashews for the first time, it is best not to eat too many. You can eat one or two first, wait for ten minutes, and if no allergic reaction occurs, then you can continue eating.