Nuts are a nutritious food that contains protein, oil, minerals, vitamins and other nutrients, which have a good effect on promoting health and enhancing physical fitness. It is recommended that cancer patients eat a little nut every day to help improve their nutritional status and maintain normal physical performance.
What are the benefits of eating nuts daily for cancer patients?
1. High energy and high protein, quickly replenish nutrients
Nuts are the essence of plants, rich in protein, oil, minerals, vitamins and other nutrients. Cancer patients have higher nutritional needs in a tumor-bearing state and need to maintain a diet high in protein, calories, and vitamins. The nutritional profile of nuts is just the right fit for this need. Moreover, nuts are small in size and small in taste, which is very suitable for patients with decreased appetite and poor appetite, and can quickly replenish nutrients.
2. Scavenges free radicals and helps fight cancer
Nuts contain rich antioxidants such as vitamin E and selenium, which can effectively reduce the damage of free radicals generated during metabolism to the human body by scavenging free radicals, and have an auxiliary anti-cancer and anti-cancer effect. According to some scientific studies, cancer patients who eat nuts regularly have a significantly lower risk of cancer recurrence and death than those who do not eat them.
3. Reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases
The unsaturated fatty acids in nuts help to reduce the concentration of low-density cholesterol in the blood, improve the level of blood lipids and lipoproteins, lower blood pressure, improve vascular endothelial function, and reduce insulin resistance, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. At the same time, it helps to control weight and prevent excessive obesity.
Cancer patients are advised to eat 6 kinds of nuts in moderation
1 pistachio
Pistachios are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and are low in fat, calories and fiber. Pistachios contain high amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids, which can help control blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
2 walnuts
Walnuts are rich in proteins, fatty acids, a small amount of starch, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals necessary for human growth and development. Rich in vitamin E, it is recognized by the medical community as an anti-aging substance, which can eliminate free radicals in the body, help body cells from free radical damage, and maintain cell vitality.
3 Haruko
Hazelnuts are rich in protein, fat, and sugar, as well as carotene, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin E. Hazelnuts contain 8 kinds of amino acids required by the human body, and the content of various trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron in hazelnuts is much higher than that of other nuts.
4. Cashew nuts
Cashews contain more than twice as much protein as typical grains, and they contain a wide variety of amino acids. The content of vitamin B1 in cashew nuts is second only to that of sesame seeds and peanuts, and has the effect of replenishing physical strength and eliminating fatigue. A large amount of B vitamins, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and other minerals are beneficial for bone and heart health.
5 peanuts
The fat content of peanut species is nearly 50%, of which the content of unsaturated fatty acids such as oleic acid and linoleic acid exceeds 80%, which has a positive effect on the regulation of blood lipids. The protein content is also higher, second only to pumpkin seeds and watermelon seeds compared to other nuts. The dietary fiber, choline, B vitamins, calcium, potassium, magnesium, etc. contained in peanuts are all beneficial to protect blood vessels.
6 Squash
Pumpkin seeds have the best protein content among nuts, but they also contain a variety of nutrients such as dietary fiber, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals to meet the body's needs for a variety of nutrients.
Precautions for eating nuts
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1. Nuts have a high content of dietary fiber, and it is easy to feel full, so you need to eat in moderation, and eating a small handful every day is a more appropriate amount to avoid eating too much and affecting the main meal.
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2. Nuts are susceptible to mildew and produce aflatoxins that pose a carcinogenic risk. Therefore, pay attention to the storage conditions of nuts, and if they spoil, do not eat them.
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3. It is best to eat plain nuts, and eat less nuts with strong flavor and strong flavor, such nuts may add too much flavor, saccharin, margarine and other substances during processing, and eating too much will be detrimental to health.
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• 4. It is best to eat the nuts within one to two weeks after opening, if they cannot be eaten immediately, they should be sealed and stored in a dry and cool place to prevent moisture and mildew.
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5. The dietary fiber and oil in nuts can play a laxative role, but if you already have symptoms of diarrhea or digestive tract infection, you should avoid eating nuts in order to prevent the condition from getting worse.
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6. Eating nuts may cause dry mouth and throat, and symptoms such as laryngitis and mouth ulcers may appear. If you have symptoms of fire, it is best not to eat it.