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Chestnuts are a native delicacy in my country and one of the earliest nuts eaten in my country. It has a sweet taste and soft waxy texture, loved by everyone. In the famous medical classic “Compendium of medicinal herbs” it is written: “Chestnuts have a salty taste, warm properties, are non-toxic, nourish qi, nourish the stomach and intestines, and nourish kidney qi…” It can be seen that chestnuts are not Not only delicious but also has high edible value.
Modern research also tells us that chestnuts contain large amounts of vegetable protein, amino acids, carbohydrates, vitamin C , vitamin B , as well as calcium , iron, zinc, phosphorus and other elements, which help delay aging, warms the spleen and stomach, replenishes qi and kidneys. Winter is the time when a lot of nutrients are needed. Eating a few chestnuts can help replenish energy, reduce fatigue, and increase resistance.
When I was young, every time winter came, my mother often bought raw chestnuts to cook for us to eat and make porridge for us to drink. Now that we have grown up, we know that chestnuts can be eaten in many places. Many ways, including cooking, processing… The filling can also be used to make desserts… Because there are so many ways to eat, the taste buds on the tip of our tongue feel more enjoyable, and the frequency of eating There are also more chestnuts. in our daily lives is increasing.
However, although chestnuts are nutritious and delicious, they also have taboos in the diet. My doctor friend has summarized many things for me, I will share the summary with you below. Remember: If you don’t eat chestnuts, you’ll have trouble eating them.
DO NOT EAT RAW CHESTNUTS
After being peeled, fresh chestnuts have a beige color, a fresh smell, and a relatively crunchy texture. Some people can’t help but eat them raw. In fact, chestnuts are not suitable for eating directly, they contain a lot of starch and cellulose, making them more difficult to digest when eaten raw. In addition, raw chestnuts may contain some bacteria, germs and other substances. Eating them directly is more likely to have negative effects on the body. Therefore, it is best to cook chestnuts at high temperatures to make them safer to eat.
DO NOT EAT CHESTNUTS WITH INSECT EYES OR CORRUPTED worms
Chestnuts are sweet and delicious, not only do we like to eat them, but they are also loved by insects, and because they grow on branches, it is difficult to avoid being crawled by some small insects. When buying chestnuts, we must choose carefully, choose intact nuts, avoid buying nuts with insect holes. Because chestnuts that have been bitten by insects will definitely be infected with some bacteria, germs, etc., so you should not eat chestnuts like that.
DO NOT EAT CHESTERNUT BEFORE GOING TO BED
Sleep is the main way our bodies rest. In order for your body to rest better, it is best not to eat 3 hours before going to bed. In particular, you should not eat chestnuts because they contain a lot of carbohydrates , cellulose and other ingredients, which not only increase the workload of the spleen and stomach but are also easily converted into fat, causing the body to gain weight.
EAT LITTLE OR NO SUGAR-roasted chestnuts
Mentioning roasted chestnuts as a typical winter flavor, many people passing by can’t help but line up to buy some. However, even though it is delicious, you should eat it as little or as little as possible. First of all, the chestnuts themselves contain a lot of sugar. After frying with sugar, you can imagine that each chestnut is full of sugar, which can easily cause blood sugar levels to rise. Moreover, its fat content is not good. Low clown. Eating regularly also makes you gain weight easily. More importantly, during the production process, sugar and chestnuts are fried over and over again at high temperatures, which will actually produce some ingredients that are harmful to the body, so no matter how much you like to eat, you should eat less. again. If you want to eat chestnuts, it’s best to steam, boil or stew them, which will be healthier.
DO NOT EAT CHESTNUT WITH MILK
Milk contains a lot of water. If you eat chestnuts after drinking milk, the starch in the chestnuts will easily absorb water and swell, causing you to feel bloated and gassy. In addition, milk also contains a large amount of calcium ions, while chestnuts contain a lot of cellulose. Eating these two foods together will easily affect the calcium absorption process and reduce the nutritional value of each other.
