What are the effects of chestnuts

Chestnut is a food that many people like very much. This food tastes very sweet, which makes many children like to eat it very much. However, people usually don’t know much about the nutritional value of chestnuts. In fact, the nutritional value of this food is quite high. It is a kind of nut, so it is rich in starch and protein, and also contains a lot of sugar. Therefore, after ingestion, it can replenish the body with sufficient energy.

Main Value

Nutritional Value

Chestnuts produce high energy, belong to the nut family, and contain a lot of starch. According to a survey, the carbohydrate content of dried chestnuts reaches 77%, while that of fresh chestnuts is as high as 40%, which is 2.4 times that of potatoes; the protein content of chestnuts is 4% to 5%, which is not as much as peanuts and walnuts, but is higher than cooked rice.

Fresh chestnuts contain more vitamin C than tomatoes, which are recognized to be rich in vitamin C, and more than ten times that of apples! Chestnuts also contain a wide range of minerals, including potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and manganese, which are much higher than those in common fruits such as apples and pears. In particular, they contain potassium, which is 4 times higher than apples, which are known to be rich in potassium.

Chestnuts not only contain a lot of starch, but also are rich in protein, fat, B vitamins and other nutrients. They are also high in calories. Chestnuts are rich in vitamin B1 and B2. The content of vitamin B2 is at least 4 times that of rice. Every 100 grams also contains 24 mg of vitamin C, which is incomparable to grains. Every 100 grams contains 5.7 grams of protein, 2 grams of fat, 40-45 grams of carbohydrates, and 25 grams of starch. The vitamin content of raw chestnuts can be as high as 40 to 60 mg, while the vitamin content of cooked chestnuts is about 25 mg. Chestnuts also contain inorganic salts such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, as well as carotene, B vitamins and many other ingredients.

Edible value

Chestnut is a type of dried fruit with a high carbohydrate content. It can provide the human body with more heat energy and help with fat metabolism. It has the effects of invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen, and nourishing the gastrointestinal tract. [10][11][12]

The rich unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals contained in chestnuts can prevent and treat diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, osteoporosis, etc. It is an excellent tonic for anti-aging and longevity.

Chestnuts contain riboflavin. Eating chestnuts regularly is beneficial for children's mouth and tongue sores that are difficult to heal and adults' oral ulcers.

Replenishing Qi and tonifying spleen, strengthening stomach and thickening intestines. Chestnut is a kind of dried fruit with high carbohydrate content. It can provide more heat energy to the human body and help fat metabolism. It ensures the supply of basic nutrients for the body and is known as "hardcore crop" and "woody grain". It has the effects of invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen, and nourishing the gastrointestinal tract.

Preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases Chestnuts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, multiple vitamins and minerals, which can effectively prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, and are beneficial to human health.

Strengthen muscles and bones, delay aging. Chestnuts are rich in vitamin C, which can maintain the normal functions of teeth, bones, blood vessels and muscles. It can prevent and treat osteoporosis, sore waist and legs, muscle pain, fatigue, etc., delay human aging, and is an ideal health fruit for the elderly.