People often hear that "eating walnuts can protect the brain", is this true? Dr. Lei Xiaoling, a senior nutritionist, pointed out that eating walnuts can indeed protect the brain, but it is not related to its appearance, but it contains a kind of oil component that is very good for the brain, which can activate brain cells and resist inflammation.
The walnut looks like a human brain
When we crack open the walnut shell, because the walnut pulp is wrinkled, it resembles the left and right brains of the human brain. In addition, there is a popular saying in the Chinese people that "shape supplements shape", therefore, eating walnuts can nourish the brain, which has long been deeply imprinted in everyone's hearts.
The brain-protecting effect of omega3 fatty acids
Senior nutritionist Dr. Lei Xiaoling pointed out that most of these claims are purely coincidental, and may even be based on falsehoods, or they may be interesting claims that can deepen the impression. Although walnut looks like a brain, it is rich in Omega3 fatty acids, which can activate brain cells and prevent cell inflammation.
Common foods
In fact, foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, in addition to walnuts, nuts such as pistachios, cashews, almonds, etc. that are eaten during the New Year are also good sources of omega-3 fatty acids, but be careful that their calories are full of omega-3 fatty acids. It is very high, so a daily serving is recommended: 2 walnuts, or 7 cashews, or 15 pistachios.
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