Can chestnuts be steamed

The main content of chestnuts is starch, so even if they taste delicious, everyone should remember not to eat too much, otherwise it will easily cause indigestion and constipation. When eating chestnuts, everyone can choose different ways of eating according to their own taste. Sugar-fried chestnuts should be the way that most people prefer. Since there are no tools to make sugar-fried chestnuts at home, most people boil the chestnuts in water. In addition to boiling chestnuts, can chestnuts also be steamed?

The efficacy and function of boiled chestnuts

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.

The vitamin C contained in fresh chestnuts is more than that in tomatoes, which are recognized to be rich in vitamin C, and more than ten times that in apples! Chestnuts also contain a wide range of minerals, including potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, etc. Although the content is not as high as that in hazelnuts and melon seeds, it is still much higher than that in ordinary fruits such as apples and pears. In particular, the potassium content is outstanding, which is 4 times higher than that of apples, which are known to be rich in potassium.

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

1. Anti-aging. 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.

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

3. A good food for the elderly. Chestnuts are rich in vitamin C, which can maintain the normal functions of teeth, bones, blood vessels and muscles. They can prevent and treat osteoporosis, soreness of the waist and legs, pain in muscles and bones, fatigue, etc., and delay the aging of the human body. They are an ideal health fruit for the elderly.

4. Replenish Qi and strengthen the spleen. 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.

5. It has a good therapeutic effect on kidney deficiency. Sun Simiao of the Tang Dynasty believed that chestnuts are "the fruit of the kidneys, and are suitable for people with kidney diseases."

Is it better to steam or boil chestnuts?

Steaming is better than frying, and boiling is better than steaming. After all, boiled chestnuts contain more water, and chestnuts are hot (dry) in nature, so the elderly and children are advised to eat less, otherwise they will have difficulty digesting them.