When it comes to chestnuts, the most well-known way of consuming them is probably the caramelized chestnuts sold on the streets. Chestnuts not only taste delicious but also have high nutritional value. However, what many people don't know is that consuming raw chestnuts is the best way to nourish the kidneys.
[Raw Chestnuts Nourish the Kidneys]
Eating raw chestnuts may sound magical. People usually boil or stir-fry chestnuts, but they never thought about eating them raw.
As people age, their yang energy gradually declines, leading to symptoms such as blurred vision, weak lower back and knees, and tooth loss. These are all signs of kidney deficiency, and eating raw chestnuts is a good way to nourish the kidneys.
So, what is the most scientific way to consume raw chestnuts for kidney nourishment? Simply chew a suitable amount of fresh chestnuts slowly in your mouth and swallow them. This method can bring about the desired effects.
For middle-aged and elderly people, it is recommended to eat 5 to 8 dried raw chestnuts to prevent and treat kidney deficiency and relieve lower back pain and leg soreness. However, it should be noted that those with poor digestion should not eat more than 5 chestnuts raw.
[Methods of Consuming Chestnuts]
In addition to boiling and caramelizing chestnuts, they can also be used in various cooking methods, such as being added to dishes, made into staple foods, used to make porridge, or used as fillings.
Chestnuts have a high starch content, making them suitable as a staple food. Steam and mash the chestnuts, mix them with flour (cornmeal), or mix 70% white flour with 30% cornmeal to make steamed buns or mantou (steamed bread). This way, you can absorb the nutrients of the chestnuts while avoiding discomfort caused by eating too many chestnuts. Chestnuts peeled after boiling can also be added to porridge, which is easy to digest.
The most common dish made with chestnuts is braised chicken with chestnuts. Cook the meat ingredients until 80% done, then add the chestnuts and continue cooking until everything is fully cooked. This allows the flavors of the meat and chestnuts to blend together, enhancing their nutritional value.
Chestnuts can also be used as fillings. Steam and mash the chestnut meat, add an appropriate amount of sugar and oil, and mix well to make chestnut fillings. These are most suitable for people who have a small appetite and are physically weak, as they can increase appetite and regulate the digestive system.
[Recommended and Restricted Groups for Consuming Chestnuts]
1. Recommended groups:
Chestnuts are generally suitable for everyone. For children who have a small appetite and are physically weak, steaming and grinding chestnut kernels to make cakes is recommended. Chestnuts can also be used to make porridge for patients with chronic diarrhea caused by spleen and stomach deficiency and cold.
Elderly people with kidney deficiency, middle-aged and elderly people with lower back pain, weakness in the legs and frequent urination, and people with bronchitis, asthma, and internal cold with diarrhea are particularly suitable for consuming chestnuts. Diabetic patients and those with weak spleen and stomach should avoid eating chestnuts. Infants, young children, people with weak spleen and stomach, poor digestion, and rheumatism should not eat too many chestnuts.
2. Restricted groups:
Chestnuts are suitable for the elderly with bronchitis and asthma and those with internal cold with diarrhea, but should be avoided by diabetic patients. Infants, young children, people with weak spleen and stomach, poor digestion, and rheumatism should not consume excessive amounts of chestnuts.
