In the midst of our busy lifestyles, we often overlook the importance of breakfast, and a nutritionally balanced breakfast can not only energize our day, but may also bring unexpected health benefits.
Recently, peanuts, a simple and ancient food, have quietly become the "new favorite" of healthy eating due to their unique nutritional value. Eating a few peanuts in the morning on an empty stomach is not only delicious, but it is more likely to bring some small surprises to your life in just two weeks:
1.Helps replenish qi and blood
2.Helps increase platelet levels
3.Nourishes the stomach
In fact, it is recommended to consume peanuts on an empty stomach because the body can absorb their nutrients more efficiently.
In addition,Red-skinned peanuts also have a positive effect on increasing platelet levels, which is essential for enhancing the blood's ability to clotEspecially during the menstrual period in women。This natural platelet enhancer helps prevent cardiovascular disease without worrying about the risk of blood clots.
The fat and protein in peanuts also nourish the stomachHelps repair the gastric mucosa and relieves stomach discomfort。Eating a few peanuts on an empty stomach after waking up in the morning will not only provide the stomach with the necessary nutrients, but also:Promotes digestionto lighten the burden on your body for the day ahead.
However, it is worth noting that after consuming peanuts on an empty stomach, shouldAvoid drinking water immediatelyto avoid causing diarrhea.
At the same time, a recent peanut study published by a team of researchers from the University of Liverpool in the medical journal Carcinogenesis has attracted a lot of attention.
The study pointed out that peanuts contain a protein called peanut lectin, which can quickly enter the blood system after the human body ingests peanuts and interact with vascular endothelial cells. This process triggers the production of two cytokines: interleukin-6 and monocyte chemoattractant proteins, which are thought to play a role in "fueling" cancer metastasis.
This study further confirms that high consumption of peanuts in cancer patients may lead to an increase in peanut lectin levels, which may increase the production of these two cytokines, which may accelerate the spread of cancer cells.
However, the study also found that:This risk is likely to increase significantly only within an hour of ingesting a considerable dose of peanuts (about 250 grams, or half a catty). In contrast, ingestion of lower doses of peanuts (25 g to 35 g) had a negligible effect on cancer metastasis.
This finding provides important dietary guidance for cancer patients, suggesting that they should take into account possible health risks when making food choices. Although peanuts are a nutritious food, it may be a wiser choice for cancer patients to consume them in moderation.
1.Patients with high uric acid or gout: The high purine content in peanuts may lead to elevated uric acid levels, increasing the risk of gout attacks.
2.Patients with chronic kidney disease: The high protein of peanuts may increase the burden on the kidneys, induce proteinuria, and then exacerbate the problem of kidney damage.
3.Patients with hepatobiliary diseases: The lipid composition of peanuts may affect the function of the liver and gallbladder, making it "worse" for those who have insufficient bile secretion or liver insufficiency.
4.Those who have strong oil secretion: Peanuts are an oily food rich in phospholipids. If consumed excessively, it may lead to an increase in the secretion of oil by hair follicles, which will cause an imbalance in the surface microenvironment, which in turn will increase the probability of acne, pimples or pustules. In addition, the scalp oil production increases, which can also lead to itching, dandruff, hair loss, and other problems.