Autumn is the time of harvest and a perfect season to take care of your health.
Instead of only satisfying your appetite, the seasons healthy choices can help you supplement your bodys nutrients, boost your energy, and keep younger than others.
In fact, it is very useful to know what are these 4 “snacks” for autumn with health benefits.
1. Raisins: nourish the liver and kidneys and produce body fluids
Raisins are popular dried fruits that are munchy and tasty as well as have multiple health benefits.
Raisins are loaded with various vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, they can provide energy to the liver and kidneys, generate the necessary body fluids and they are supportive to the whole body.
I. Nutritional components
Raisins contain high iron, with 2.5-3.0 mg of iron per 100 g of raisins, so they are a good source of blood.
Besides, raisins are also very rich in vitamin C that helps a lot in the absorption of iron roriging the effect of blood replenishment.
II. Consumption suggestions
{1}. Eat in moderation: Raisins are nutrient-dense but have a high sugar content. Consequently, it is advisable to limit the daily consumption to 20-30 grams.
{2}. Eat in combination: Raisins can be mixed with nuts and yogurt wherein not only the taste will be heightened but also the nutritional value will be strengthened.
2. “Dried longan: nourishes the heart and spleen and calms the mind”
Longan is the dried form of fresh longan and is a very popular traditional supplement. It supports the heart and spleen and also it calms the nerves.
It has the functions of nourishing the heart and spleen and calming the nerves, and is suitable for people with heart and spleen deficiency, insomnia and dreaminess.
I. Nutritional components
Dried longan contains a lot of glucose, sucrose, and vitamins and can refresh people very quickly if they are tired.
Moreover, dried longan is equipped with a large number of trace elements such as potassium and magnesium, which provide energy to the body.
II. Consumption suggestions
(1) Eat in moderation: as dry longan is hot in character and not recommended for people prone to anger, it is suggested to keep the daily intake to about 10-15 grams.
(2) Eat with confidence: You can make tea with dried longan, red dates and wolfberry, which can not only calm the mind and help sleep, but also supplement nutrition.
3. Walnuts: strengthen the brain and improve intelligence, resist oxidation, and protect blood vessels
Walnuts are a highly nutritious nut and are called the “brain fruit”.
Not only do they energize the brain and raise intelligence, but they also have antioxidant and blood vessel protective effects.
I. Nutritional components
Walnuts are a great source of unsaturated fatty acids especially alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, which are able to reduce cholesterol level and prevent cardiovascular disease.
Besides, walnuts are also full of vitamin E and antioxidants that can delay aging and protect cells from getting damaged by free radicals.
II. Consumption suggestions
(1) Eat in moderation: Though walnuts are rich in nutrients, they have a high-fat content. It is recommended to eat 2-3 walnuts every day.
(2) Eat together: Walnut can be eaten along with milk and oats not only to make the taste better but also to be rich in nutrition.
4. Red dates: nourish the body and qi, nourish blood and calm the mind
Red dates have always been a traditional and great nourishing food that can replenish qi, nourish blood and calm the nerves.
It is also quite suitable for people with lack of Qi and blood, insomnia and dreaminess.
I. Nutritional components
Red dates are rich in vitamin C, vitamin P and a lot of minerals that can help the immune system to strengthen and accelerate the blood circulation.
Moreover, red dates are abundant in dietary fiber which is able to promote intestinal motility and relieve constipation.
II. Consumption suggestions
(1) Eat in moderation: Red dates, though rich in nutrients, have high sugar content. It is recommended to eat 3-5 red dates every day.
(2) Eat together: You can prepare a nutritious tea with red dates, longan, and wolfberry, that can not only nourish the blood and calm the nerves but also make up for the deficiency of other nutrients.
Though the 4 kinds of health “snacks” are good for the body, controlling the intake is still necessary.
Overconsumption of “snacks” might result in an excessive total caloric intake and thus, obesity and other health problems may be triggered.
As a consequence, the daily consumption should be regulated within a reasonable level to both satisfy the appetite and help the body’s health.
Eating these 4 “snacks” regularly in autumn not only can satisfy your appetite but also can supplement your body with nutrients, invigorate your qi and blood, and make you younger than your peers.
I hope that you will be better acquainted with the benefits of these health “snacks” through this post and incorporate them rationally into your daily routine.
Let’s enjoy a healthy and delicious autumn life together.
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“Dr. Rana Patir is an eminent Neurosurgeon of India with more than 30 years of experience in the field of advanced neurosurgery. Besides being a teaching faculty at AIIMS and at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, and professor of Neurosurgery at Guwahati Assam. He has also been the head of the department of Neurosurgery at Max hospitals, and Sir Ganga Ram hospital New Delhi. He is known as one of the best Neurosurgeons and spinal surgeons in India, having more than 10,000 neurosurgical procedures to his credit. He specializes in Minimal Invasive Brain and Spine Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, Neurovascular Surgery, Extra Cranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery,”
