Lincang

Basic Introduction to Yongde Walnuts Yongde Walnuts are a specialty of Yongde County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province. Yongde County is a major walnut-producing area, with the walnut plantation area exceeding one million mu, making it a true “Walnut Land.” Nutritional Value Walnuts can be called the “king” of antioxidants, and their nutritional value is very high. The American Dietetic Association recommends people eat walnuts two to three times a week, especially middle-aged and elderly individuals and postmenopausal women. This is because the arginine, oleic acid, and antioxidants in walnuts are beneficial for protecting cardiovascular health, preventing coronary heart disease, stroke, and dementia in old age. Walnuts have extraordinary beautifying effects. For Beauty: If you regularly eat “walnut porridge,” made by grinding walnut kernels and cooking them, it can nourish the skin, making it fairer and smoother, especially suitable for older people with aging skin. Anti-Aging: The vitamin E in walnut kernels protects cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. It is recognized by the medical community as an anti-aging substance, which is why walnuts are known as the “fruit of longevity.” Heart Health: Walnuts contain various unsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids that can lower cholesterol levels. Therefore, eating walnuts…