Chestnuts are compared to nuts such as cashews, almonds, peanuts, melon seeds, pine nuts, etc., where the energy of chestnuts is mainly provided by carbohydrates.
It contains less fat and protein, but the content of the mineral zinc is relatively high.
Zinc is an essential trace element in the body, and the total amount of zinc in adult men is about 2.5 grams, and the total amount of zinc in adult women is about 1.5 grams.
Although the total amount of zinc is not as large as a soybean, its importance to the human body cannot be underestimated.
Zinc directs the normal operation of various functions of our body, and it is a component of a variety of enzymes, and a lack of zinc will affect the normal development of the human body, immune regulation, cognitive and behavioral development.
Zinc deficiency in the child's body will cause problems such as partial eating, anorexia, slow response to taste, inability to eat sweet and sour taste, and taste disorders.
Frequent diarrhea, wounds that are difficult to heal, recurrent mouth ulcers, low immunity, and even slow growth and pica are all signs of zinc deficiency.
A safe and effective way to supplement with zinc on a daily basis is to consume foods that are relatively rich in zinc.
In addition to shellfish such as oysters and oysters, and red meats such as beef, some nuts, such as chestnuts, are also rich in zinc.
Chestnuts have a wide range of distribution and many varieties in the mainland, and different varieties of chestnuts from different origins have their own characteristics in terms of shape and nutritional value.
Northern chestnuts such as chestnuts in Qianxi of Hebei Province have the characteristics of small fruit shape, strong fragrance, low starch content and high sugar content, and are the best choice for sugar-fried chestnuts.
Southern chestnuts such as Fujian Jian'ou cone chestnut and Yunnan oil chestnut have full fruit type, large and full of water, hard flesh, high starch content and relatively low sugar content, generally belong to vegetable chestnuts, suitable for cooking soup porridge or stir-frying as a side dish.
Variety is a good way for us to get enough nutrients.
Adding a few chestnuts, a few red dates, or a few longans to the two-rice porridge not only regulates the taste of the porridge, but also increases nutrition, which can be described as the best of both worlds.
The nutritional value of food is inseparable from the quantity, although chestnuts are good, but do not eat too much.
Whether you choose raw food or fried chestnuts with sugar, porridge or stew, you should pay attention to controlling your intake.
This is because chestnuts are rich in minerals and other nutrients, but they are also high in carbohydrates and energy, so if they are eaten raw, it is recommended to eat them in small amounts.
