First, the efficacy and role of macadamia nuts
1, supplement brain nutrition
Eating macadamia nuts is very beneficial to improve brain nutrition, especially for pregnant women and children.
Step 2 lower blood pressure
Medical proof shows that macadamia nut oil can effectively lower blood pressure. In a study conducted abroad in 1996, 16 hypertensive women agreed to eat macadamia oil within one month. Results Their blood pressure decreased from 65,438+0,665,438+0/94 to 65,438+0,565,438+0/85 on average, and their diastolic and systolic blood pressures almost decreased by 65,438+00 mm Hg.
Step 3 relieve constipation
Macadamia oil can also increase intestinal peristalsis, make the intestinal tract unobstructed, have the function of relaxing bowels gently, and can eliminate chronic constipation. Taking two spoonfuls of macadamia oil on an empty stomach in the morning and evening has a good effect on relieving chronic constipation.
4. Prevent thrombosis
Long-term consumption of macadamia oil will keep people's blood lipids in a healthy state. Because of macadamia oil's biphasic regulation of blood lipid, it can effectively reduce blood viscosity, thus preventing atherosclerosis and effectively protecting cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems. The latest research shows that macadamia oil can prevent thrombosis.
Step 5 treat skin diseases
Macadamia oil is an excellent natural medicine for treating dermatoses. According to the principle of external use in dermatology, three dosage forms made of macadamia oil have obvious curative effects on five types of exudative dermatitis and ulcer 15.
Second, the efficacy and function of cashew nuts
1, protect the cardiovascular system
Some vitamins and trace elements in cashew nuts have a good effect on softening blood vessels, which is of great benefit to protecting blood vessels and preventing cardiovascular diseases.
2, delay aging
Rich in oil, it can moisten the intestines, relieve constipation, moisturize and beautify, and delay aging.
3. Increase resistance
Regular consumption of cashew nuts can improve the body's disease resistance, enhance sexual desire and gain weight.
4, eliminate fatigue
The content of vitamin B 1 in cashew nuts is second only to sesame seeds and peanuts, which has the effects of supplementing physical strength and eliminating fatigue, and is suitable for people who are prone to fatigue.
5. Breastfeeding
Cashew nuts also promote lactation, which is beneficial to women with insufficient postpartum milk secretion.
Extended data
1. Nutritional value of macadamia nuts
1. Nuts are rich in nutrition, with an oil content of about 70% and a protein content of 9%. They are also rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B 1, B2 and amino acids.
2. Macadamia nut is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, so it not only has the function of regulating blood lipid and blood sugar, but also can effectively reduce the content of total cholesterol in serum and low density lipoprotein cholesterol in plasma.
Second, the nutritional value of cashew nuts
1. Cashew nuts are high in calories and rich in oil, which can moisten the intestines and relax the bowels, have a good moisturizing and beautifying effect, and can delay aging.
2. The fat in cashew nuts is mainly unsaturated fat, which is mainly composed of monounsaturated fatty acids, which is of great benefit to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
3. The protein content of nuts is twice that of common cereal crops, and the amino acids are complementary to those of cereals.
4. The content of vitamin B 1 in cashew nuts is second only to sesame and peanuts, which has the effects of supplementing physical strength and eliminating fatigue, and is suitable for people who are prone to fatigue.
Cashew nuts are rich in vitamin A and are excellent antioxidants, which can make the skin shiny and look better. 6. Cashews contain a large number of protease inhibitors, which can control the cancer condition.