According to traditional Chinese medicine, chestnuts have a sweet and warm taste, are non-toxic, and have the effects of "tonifying qi and spleen, strengthening the intestines and stomach, nourishing the kidneys and strengthening the tendons, promoting blood circulation and stopping bleeding". Some traditional Chinese medicine practitioners also use chestnut shells in combination with other herbs to treat acute cervical lymphadenitis and thyroid enlargement. Today, I will share with you the recipe for boiled chestnuts!
Name:
Water-boiled Chestnuts
Ingredients:
Chestnuts, a small amount of water
Instructions:
1. Wash the chestnuts and make a cross-shaped incision at the tip, but do not cut through.
2. Take a flat-bottomed pan and arrange the cut chestnuts neatly on the bottom of the pan, just one layer is enough.
3. Add water to the pan, the water should not cover the chestnuts, about three-quarters of the height of the chestnuts, cover the pan and simmer on low heat until the water is boiled away.
Nutritional Value of Chestnuts:
Chestnuts are rich in nutrients, containing more vitamins and minerals than ordinary fruits and tomatoes. They can prevent and treat diseases such as hypertension and osteoporosis, and have high nutritional value. They can also help with fat metabolism. The specific nutritional value and effects of chestnuts can be understood from the following points:
1. The rich unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals in chestnuts can prevent and treat diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, and osteoporosis. They are a nourishing food that can delay aging and prolong life. They are known as the "king of dried fruits" and are often referred to as "iron crops" and "woody grains" together with dates and persimmons.
2. Chestnuts contain riboflavin, and regular consumption of chestnuts is beneficial for children with persistent oral ulcers and adults with oral ulcers.
3. Chestnuts are dried fruits with a high carbohydrate content, which can provide a lot of energy to the human body and help with fat metabolism. They have the effects of tonifying qi, invigorating the spleen, and nourishing the stomach and intestines.
4. Chestnuts are rich in vitamin C, which can maintain the normal function of teeth, bones, blood vessels, and muscles. They can prevent and treat osteoporosis, back and leg weakness, joint and bone pain, fatigue, and slow down the aging process. They are an ideal health fruit for the elderly.
