What are nuts? Which foods belong to the category of nuts?
Various types of nuts and their benefits
King of Nuts:
Hazelnuts
They are nutritionally comprehensive and rich. Regular consumption can help prevent and treat heart disease, cancer, and vascular diseases, as well as improve eyesight and brain health.
Fruit of Longevity:
Pine nuts
Their fat components are oleic acid and linolenic acid. They have the effect of lowering blood pressure, preventing arteriosclerosis, and preventing cardiovascular diseases caused by increased cholesterol. Generally speaking, the tendency for blood pressure to increase in childhood and youth becomes more obvious with age. Therefore, prevention and treatment of hypertension should start from childhood, which can achieve twice the result with half the effort.
Fruit of the Kidneys:
Chestnuts
Rich in soft dietary fiber. They strengthen the spleen and stomach, tonify the kidneys, and strengthen the heart. Their glycemic index is lower than rice, making them suitable for people with diabetes to taste appropriately. Eat only 6-7 per day. In traditional Chinese medicine, chestnuts are considered the best remedy for kidney deficiency and weak legs.
Apricots
They contain a natural anti-cancer substance that selectively destroys cancer cells. Bitter apricot kernels treat coughing and shortness of breath but are slightly toxic. Sweet apricot kernels nourish the body without toxicity, moisturizing the lungs, lubricating the intestines, lowering cholesterol, and are suitable for the elderly and those who are physically weak. Editor's tip: Eight categories of anti-cancer foods.
Friend of the Heart:
Pistachios
Mainly containing monounsaturated fatty acids, these fats are very stable, so pistachios do not easily become rancid like other nuts. They can lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Scientists have calculated that eating 10 pistachios at once is equivalent to consuming 1.5 grams of monounsaturated fat.
Fruit of Melancholy:
Sunflower seeds
Contain beta-carotene, which can prevent cell death in the lower layers of human skin and make hair soft and beautiful. Recent studies by medical experts suggest that sunflower seeds contain vitamin B8, which can cure depression and neurasthenia.
Fruit of Happiness:
The hard outer layer of the pistachio is the fruit peel, and the inside is the seed kernel, which has a thin seed coat. The roasted seed kernel has an aroma, which we eat, and the more you chew, the stronger the flavor becomes, leaving a lasting aftertaste and making you happier the more you eat. Pistachios are nutritionally rich, with protein content in the seed kernel reaching about 20%, and sugar content ranging from 15% to 18%. They can also be used to extract oil. The seed kernel also contains vitamin E, which has anti-aging effects and enhances physical strength. Ancient Persian kings viewed it as a divine fruit, and there was good reason for this.
It is appropriate to eat about 30 grams of nuts daily. If you accidentally eat too many nuts, you should reduce the amount of oil used in your three meals and your overall food intake.
Nut Calorie Chart (Edible Portion)
Unit: Kilocalories/100 grams
Hazelnuts 594 (equivalent to 1 pound of rice)
Pine nuts 619 (equivalent to 1 pound 1 ounce of rice)
Chestnuts 212 (equivalent to 3.6 ounces of rice)
Apricots 562 (equivalent to 9.6 ounces of rice)
Pistachios 552 (equivalent to 9.5 ounces of rice)
Sunflower seeds 616 (equivalent to 3.5 ounces of rice)
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