Nutritional value, efficacy and function of walnut

  1, nutritional value Walnut kernel is rich in nutrients, rich in protein, fat, minerals and vitamins. According to the determination, every 100 grams of walnut kernel contains protein 15. 4 grams, fat 63 grams, carbohydrates 10. 7 g, calcium 108 mg, phosphorus 329 mg, iron 3.2 mg, thiamine 0. 32 mg, riboflavin 0. 11 milligrams, niacin 1.0 milligrams. Fat contains more linoleic acid, high nutritional value, in addition, also contains rich vitamin B, vitamin E.

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  The study found that every 100 grams of walnut meat contains 20. 97 units of antioxidants, which is 20 times higher than citrus, spinach has 0.98 units of antioxidants and carrots have 0. 04 units, tomato 0. 31 units. Scientists believe that people absorb walnut antioxidants, the body can protect against many diseases. So far, it has been known that regular eating of walnuts reduces cholesterol levels in the blood and reduces the likelihood of cardiovascular disease.

  2. The edible and medicinal value of walnut kernel is very high. Walnut fat contained in the main component is linoleic acid glyceride, after eating not only will not make cholesterol rise, but also reduce the intestinal absorption of cholesterol, therefore, can be used as hypertension, arteriosclerosis patients tonic. In addition, these fats can also supply the needs of the brain matrix. Walnut contains trace elements zinc and manganese is an important component of pituitary gland, often eat beneficial to the brain nutrition supplement, brain intelligence role.

  Walnut is not only the best brain food, but also a therapeutic agent for neurasthenia. Elderly people suffering from dizziness, insomnia, palpitations, amnesia, loss of appetite, soreness of waist and knees, general weakness and other symptoms, eat 1 ~2 walnut kernels every morning and evening, which can play a nourishing and therapeutic role. Walnut kernel also has a high medical effect on other diseases, such as it has the functions of invigorating qi and nourishing blood, moistening dryness and resolving phlegm, warming lung and moistening intestines, dispersing swelling and disinfection. Scientific research in recent years has also proved that walnut branches have certain anti-tumor effects.

  Walnut kernel contains linoleic acid and calcium, phosphorus, iron, is an ideal skin beauty agent for human body, regular consumption has moisturizing skin, black hair, and has the function of preventing premature whitening and shedding of hair.

  Walnut kernel also contains a variety of trace elements needed by the human body. It is an important auxiliary material of Chinese patent medicine. It has the effects of smoothing qi and enriching blood, relieving cough and resolving phlegm, moistening lung and tonifying kidney, etc. When feeling tired, chew some walnut kernels, which have the effect of relieving fatigue and stress.