Walnuts have been praised for nearly one page in the ancient books "Compendium of Materia Medica" and "Diet Recipes for Living with Rest". It is described as sweet and warm and has the effect of dissipating wind and cold, which can nourish qi and blood, moisten dryness and dissolve phlegm, benefit life, and benefit Sanjiao. In addition to these effects, the most important thing for walnuts is to replenish yang qi. So who exactly is suitable for walnuts?
People with cold hands and feet, who are prone to illness:Since walnuts warm and strengthen the kidney yang, it is equivalent to adding firewood next to the kidney, which fundamentally increases the body's yang energy. In addition, the oil components in walnuts can improve the radiance of the skin, and it is also a good choice for rough women. At the same time, people who make up for deficiency after childbirth, have less menstrual flow, and have a pale face can also eat walnuts in moderation to increase the body's nourishment.
People who replenish the brain and improve memory:Children are especially suitable for eating raw walnuts, peeling off the shell and chewing lightly, tasting the white pulp, and then swallowing. The main marrow of the kidney, the cerebral marrow is also the marrow, so repeatedly chewing walnuts can provide enough yang energy and nutrients for the body, which has a positive effect on brain development and memory improvement.
The waist and knees are sore, and the cough does not heal for a long time:Those with sore waist and knees, a persistent cough, and the elderly can also consider eating walnuts. Walnuts are good for the kidneys and lungs, and these two organs tend to be damaged in old age. If you have frequent soreness in your lower back, it's likely to be related to the kidneys. The consumption of walnuts can help replenish the body's yang energy, thus playing a role in improving these symptoms, while also helping to maintain the health and longevity of the body.
In order to maximize the effect of walnuts to replenish yang qi, we can adopt Li Shizhen's "circular eating method". This is achieved by gradually increasing the intake of walnuts and repeating the cycle. The specific way to eat is as follows:
Week 1: Eat 1 walnut per day.
Week 2: Eat 2 walnuts a day.
Week 3: Eat 3 walnuts a day.
Week 4: Start eating 1 walnut a day again.
Week 5: Eat 2 walnuts a day.
Week 6: Eat 3 walnuts a day.
Of course, when eating walnuts, we need to pay attention to the following. Except for the brown clothing that needs to be peeled off the surface of the walnut kernel when chewing raw, it can be eaten together in other situations. Choose indigenous, natural walnuts instead of those that have been treated or washed. It is best to eat walnuts between 5 and 7 p.m., as this is the peak time of the kidney meridian operation. In order to get the best brain tonic effect, we should try to choose fresh and moist walnuts. In addition, we can also soak distracting wood in water to relieve fatigue.
Overall, walnuts are rich in nutrients and have a variety of magical effects. Young and old, young and old, can try eating walnuts in moderation and enjoy the benefits it brings. Finally, we have to remember that the year-round health regimen is based on winter, because the yang energy stored in winter can make the next year better. May you and I have a sunny winter.