Diet for the Elderly: Can the elderly eat walnuts?

　　Walnuts, known as the "Long Live Seed" and "Longevity Fruit", are also known as "Hercules Food" abroad. They are not only delicious, but also have disease prevention and health care effects. The director of the respiratory department pointed out that the health-care effects of walnuts have been highly praised in medical books of the past dynasties, saying that they are warm in nature, sweet in taste, and have the effects of strengthening the stomach, nourishing blood, moistening the lungs, and nourishing the mind. Here are some simple tips for using walnuts to treat illnesses.

　　1. Walnut honey tea--treating chronic diseases constipate：

　　Method: 5 grams of walnuts, 1 gram of honey, mixed blister Taking it can moisturize the intestines and relieve constipation.

　　2. Walnut milk--treats insomnia:

　　Method: Take 6 walnuts and 1 cup of milk. Cook them and take them before going to bed. It has the effect of strengthening the brain and inducing sleep.

　　3. Walnut rice porridge--prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease：

　　Method: 50 grams each of walnut kernels and rice, add 500 ml of water and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and cook into porridge, which can lower cholesterol and prevent vascular sclerosis.