Much has been said about the health benefits of nuts. Nuts, rich in nutrients, help out those who are losing weight, dieting, and during Lent.
But all these qualities do not make nuts exclusively useful for everyone. Before going to the store, remember the contraindications of nutmeg, for example.
Roskachestvo expert, top-category endocrinologist, candidate of medical sciences, nutritionist Elena Syurakshina told who can eat nutmeg and who is contraindicated to eat it.
Beneficial properties
1. An abundance of dietary fiber will help maintain cardiovascular health and lower the level of “bad” cholesterol.
2. Potassium included in the composition will maintain normal heart rhythm, lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of developing hypertension and other diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
3. Nutmeg stimulates the production of digestive enzymes, which benefits digestion and absorption of nutrients, and helps with abdominal pain and cramps.
4. Fiber improves intestinal peristalsis and reduces the risk of constipation.
5. Nutmeg also increases appetite and is good for the skin.
Contraindications
Patients with gastrointestinal diseases and during periods of exacerbation should be careful with this type of nuts, as it puts a strain on the liver.
Of course, if you have an allergy or individual intolerance, you should exclude it from your diet.
Nutmeg may cause side effects when taking a number of medications.
It is also important to remember that an overdose of the spice can cause nervous system disorders and can also cause bloating, constipation or prolonged diarrhea, vomiting and tachycardia.
For reference
Nutmeg is a spice, the fruit of the plant mace. The seed of mace and the dried aril (macis) have a pungent, spicy taste and a distinctive aroma.
