Introduction: Every autumn and winter, when the chestnut harvest is good, most people only know that chestnuts are very delicious, but they do not know very well about the nutritional price of chestnuts, let alone the benefits of chestnuts.
In fact, chestnut contains more vitamin C than tomatoes. I believe many people don’t know about this. Let’s take a look at with the editor. What are the benefits of eating chestnuts?
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About chestnut
[Is chestnut a hair product? 】
Chestnuts generally do not belong to hair products. Chestnuts are rich in carbohydrate , which can provide energy for the body. It also contains protein , which is rich in mineral elements such as vitamin A, potassium and phosphorus.
However, it should be noted to eat too much, because chestnuts contain a high amount of starch and are very difficult to digest, which may increase the digestive burden of the gastrointestinal tract and cause discomfort symptoms such as bloating and pain.
[Is chestnut a fruit? 】
chestnut does not belong to fruit. Because from a botanical perspective, Chestnut is a nut , which is parallel to vegetables and fruits. Chestnut is called the "king of dried fruits". It is generally the seeds or cores of plants and can be eaten directly.
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What benefits will you gain if you insist on eating chestnuts?
. Strengthen muscles and bones : Strengthen muscles and bones are one of the benefits of people eating chestnuts. Chestnuts are rich in trace elements calcium and trace element phosphorus. After people eat them, they can promote bone development and increase bone density. can relieve waist and knee weakness and waist and knee soreness, makes the body muscles and bones stronger.
2. Reduce fatigue: Chestnut can replenish energy for people who lack nutrition and have a great effect on physical health. Nowadays, office workers are tired every day, and it is inconvenient to get nutritional supplements, while chestnuts are both convenient and affordable, and can be carried with you. Eat some chestnuts when you are bored, can not only pass the time but also supplement nutrition.
3. Improve muscle strength: Eat some chestnuts appropriately. The carbohydrates contained in it can provide rich raw materials for glycogen in human bones and muscles. When the glycogen content in the muscles is rich, it has a good effect of improving muscle strength;
4. Improve fat metabolism : Chestnuts are a variety of dried fruits with a high carbohydrate content. They can provide more heat energy in the human body and can help fat metabolism. has the effect of nourishing qi and strengthening the spleen, and nourishing the gastrointestinal tract.
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"Chestnut" cannot be eaten casually? Doctor reminds: Try to eat as little as possible in these four types of people. You should listen to advice
, diabetes people
Chestnuts are a common nut food. Although they are not rich in oils and fats like walnuts and almonds, , chestnuts contain very high carbohydrates and starch. starch will decompose into glucose after digestion, which will have a great impact on blood sugar fluctuations.
Therefore, if diabetic patients eat too much, it will affect the stability of their blood sugar. Especially the fried chestnuts on the street often add a lot of sugar, which tastes very sweet, making them even less suitable to eat more.
2. Obese people
Because chestnuts contain high fat content, it is not recommended that obese people eat them frequently. Eating chestnuts often can easily cause the body to intake too much calories. If the body fat and energy cannot be digested and decomposed in time, it will accumulate in the body, making the body fatter and fatter.
Obesity is the root cause of various chronic diseases. is very likely to lead to the occurrence of three high diseases. Therefore, obese people do not recommend eating chestnuts often. People who lose weight should eat less to avoid affecting the weight loss process.
3. People with weak spleen and stomach
Although chestnuts are rich in nutrition, has very high requirements for gastrointestinal function . Because eating too much cooked chestnuts can easily lead to stagnation of qi, it is not suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, indigestion, and bloating.
4. People with constipation
Chestnut is rich in protein and minerals and other nutrients, which can supplement nutrition for the human body and improve human immunity. However, chestnuts contain less water. Eating chestnuts regularly will cause symptoms of getting angry and aggravate constipation.
Moreover, the starch contained in chestnuts is not easy to be digested and absorbed by the human body, which will aggravate the symptoms of constipation and make it more difficult to defecate. Therefore, for constipation patients, it is not recommended to eat more chestnuts.
Warm reminder: When choosing chestnuts, it is best to choose ones that have no insect eyes and are round, and chestnut shell has fluff on it, so that the chestnut tastes better.
