Which groups of people are not suitable for eating nuts?
Introduction: Everyone knows that eating nuts is good for your health, but does that mean everyone is suitable for eating nuts? Some netizens have asked, Are diabetics suitable for eating nuts? Can people on a diet eat nuts? Are pregnant women suitable for eating nuts? So, which groups of people are not suitable for eating nuts? The following will introduce them to you.
I. Diabetics can eat nuts without any problem
Except for chestnuts and ginkgo nuts, nuts contain very little starch but are relatively high in dietary fiber, so the risk of raising blood sugar is very small. And an important task for diabetics is to prevent and control cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications, and in this regard, nuts can be quite beneficial. Eating a small handful of nuts in the morning is a wise food choice for diabetics.
II. Gout patients can also eat a small handful of nuts without any problem
Nuts are low-purine foods, and their purine content is lower than soybeans and most legumes. For example, the purine content in walnuts is 25 mg/100g, Brazil nuts are 23, hazelnuts are 37, peanuts are slightly higher at 79, while tofu is 68, soybeans are 190, and pork is 150.
III. Dieters should feel at ease eating nuts
Because studies have found that some nuts have a very good satiety effect, for example, almonds have the highest fiber content among nuts, which can effectively suppress hunger and prolong the feeling of fullness. Even nuts with a relatively low fiber content, like walnuts, are beneficial for weight control when eaten in moderation without increasing the total energy of the diet. If eaten for breakfast, there is no need to worry too much.
IV. Pregnant women benefit from eating nuts in moderation
Walnuts and chestnuts are both good brain-healthy foods, especially walnuts, which are favored by many mental workers for their rich content of protein, minerals, and various vitamins. Pregnant women eating chestnuts during pregnancy also have the same benefits as walnuts. Especially since these nuts have their own shells for protection, they are less contaminated during growth and processing, and can be said to be pure natural green foods.
However, pregnant women must eat them in moderation. Because these nuts are rich in oil themselves, excessive consumption will burden the digestive system and cause digestive tract diseases during pregnancy.
V. Which groups of people are not suitable for eating nuts?
People who need to be careful when eating nuts: patients with diarrhea, patients with throat diseases, children, and some people with allergies.
1) Nuts are rich in a large amount of dietary fiber and a large amount of oil, which has a strong "slippery bowel" effect. Anyone who is currently experiencing diarrhea, acute infectious diseases of the digestive tract, or has poor fat digestion should temporarily avoid eating nuts.
2) The usual cooking methods for nuts are roasting and stir-frying, and even deep-frying, and they are sprinkled with salt, which can easily cause dryness in the mouth and throat. Therefore, patients with pharyngitis, oral ulcers, etc. should try to eat less or not eat roasted, stir-fried, or deep-fried nuts. You can consider eating raw nuts or cooked nuts.
3) Because nuts are large in size and not easy to chew at once, young children may accidentally slide them into their airways due to choking or laughing while eating, causing serious safety accidents. Therefore, preschool children should be supervised by adults when eating nuts. Especially for children under 3 years of age, their swallowing control ability is not yet fully developed, so it is best to chop the nuts to avoid accidents.
4) It should be noted that a very small number of people have allergic reactions to nuts, causing skin itching, throat swelling, and other reactions. In severe cases, it can be fatal. Patients with such conditions should strictly prohibit eating the corresponding nuts.
Health Tip: The daily appropriate amount of nut kernels is about half a liang (about 25 grams), which is roughly the amount that one hand can hold. Eating a small amount is beneficial, but eating a large amount can lead to obesity. Please remember that any food, when consumed in excess, will have the opposite effect.