Mooncake fillings often use plant-based seeds, such as walnuts, almonds, sesame seeds, melon seeds, hawthorn, lotus seed paste, red bean paste, and jujube paste, which offer certain health benefits.
Plant-based seeds are high in unsaturated fatty acids, primarily oleic and linoleic acids, which are beneficial for softening blood vessels and preventing arteriosclerosis. They also contain minerals that help boost immunity and prevent zinc deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia in children. Lotus seeds, red beans, and sesame seeds are high in potassium, which helps replace sodium in cells, nourishes the myocardium, and regulates blood pressure. From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, many of these ingredients are mild in nature, strengthening the heart, calming the nerves, and promoting relaxation. Some seeds are rich in vitamin E, which has anti-aging properties and nourishes the skin and hair.
Mooncakes can soften blood vessels, prevent arteriosclerosis, and boost immunity.
