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Overeating nuts

Alexey Portnov, medical expert
Last reviewed: 18.10.2021

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Valuable nutritional products that improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system, contribute to weight loss, prevent Alzheimer's disease and oncological pathologies are nuts.

Overeating of walnuts

But all good should be in moderation, this also applies to the walnut. Its daily - no more than 10-14 halves. Excessive use of this product causes a number of painful symptoms:

Exacerbation of chronic diseases: colitis, intestinal infections, enterocolitis.
Allergic reactions: urticaria and dermatological rashes.
Increased gas formation.

Abuse of walnuts promotes rapid weight gain. The product contains unsaturated fats, so it is very caloric. Also in the composition of the nut is selenium, so overeating can lead to poisoning with this substance.

Overeating peanuts

Groundnut, that is, peanuts, contains many useful substances for the body: folic and nicotinic acid, vitamins of group B, A, E, D, PP, as well as macro and microelements. The composition of raw nut includes a large amount of fat - up to 50% of its composition, as well as 35% of protein and about 10% of carbohydrates. Also it is rich in 12 irreplaceable and 8 interchangeable amino acids.

Excessive use of peanuts, both raw and roasted, is harmful to the body. Side effects of the product:

The nut has an increased calorie content, so it can cause weight gain.
Exacerbation of diseases of the digestive tract.
Development of severe allergic reactions.
Nausea and vomiting.
Severe pain in the abdomen.
Anaphylactic reactions.
Slowing blood circulation.

When using ready-made roasted peanuts, it should be taken into account that the product may contain not only salt, but also preservatives, flavors and other additives harmful to the body. If you do not overeat, then peanuts are very useful. It improves physical and mental activity, promotes normal digestion of food and saturates the body with useful substances.

Overeating sunflower seeds

A unique and well-digestible product with a lot of useful properties is the seeds. They have high nutritional value. Contain vitamin B, A, E, D, minerals, fatty acids, starch, phytosterols, fiber, essential and fatty oils, dietary fiber. They have high caloric content and cover the daily requirement of the organism in vitamins E and B.

But, like any product, sunflower seeds are contraindicated in large quantities. Overeating causes such side effects:

Irritation of the mucous membrane of the larynx.
Destruction of tooth enamel.
Exacerbation of kidney disease, gallbladder.
Negative influence on the nervous system.
Sleep disturbance.
Stomach ache.
When eating from seeds with skin, there is a risk of appendicitis.
Nausea and vomiting.
Constipation.

In addition to the above complications, regular abuse of seeds can cause weight gain, because the product has a high caloric value.

Overeating of pine nuts

Pine nuts contain in their composition all the vitamins of group B, which are necessary for the healthy functioning of the body. In addition to vitamins, a handful of nuts can completely cover the daily requirement of the organism for such microelements: copper, magnesium, silicon, iodine, phosphorus, zinc. These elements support the normal functioning of the heart, skin, teeth and digestive system.

Nuts are very caloric, so their daily rate should not exceed 50 g. When overeating, problems with digestion begin and intoxication processes develop. The main symptoms of poisoning with pine nuts are:

Metallic taste in the mouth.
Increased weakness and drowsiness.
Nausea, vomiting.
Painful sensations in the liver.
Dizziness.
Strong thirst.
Stomach upset.
Violations of the stool.
Damage to the mucous membrane of the esophagus and stomach.

To eliminate the painful condition, it is necessary to take activated charcoal or another adsorbent. Also, you should drink more liquid to remove the harmful product from the body. If there are problems with the stool, you can make a cleansing enema or take a laxative. If symptoms of intoxication persist longer than 3 days, then medical attention is required.

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Overeating of almonds

Almond is a useful nut with a unique composition. It is appreciated for its delicate aroma and unusual taste, widely used in cooking, cosmetology and even in alternative medicine. The daily norm of the nut should not exceed 30 g. Excessive eating of almonds is dangerous for the body.

The product has an increased fat content and high caloric content, so it negatively affects the liver and can cause weight gain. The composition of the nut includes salicylates and amines, overeating which threatens with severe diarrhea, flatulence, headaches, and abnormalities from the digestive tract. Also, the risk of developing food allergies and anaphylactic reactions should not be ruled out.