From a botanical point of view, not everything we call a nut is actually a nut.Peanuts are actually a legume, and an almond is a stone fruit, just like a peach and apricot. One cannot be denied to them - they are a tasty snack, and most of all they are very he althy.
Nuts protect against cardiovascular diseases, because thanks to them, a balanced level of cholesterol is maintained in the body and blood vessels do not calcify so quickly. Research conducted in the United States has shown that regular consumption of nuts in the amount of about 150 g per week reduces the risk of a heart attack in women by a full 35 percent.The risk of developing diabetes is also lower, and all this is due to the large amount of unsaturated fatty acids.
Nuts contain valuable vitamins, minerals and trace elements and are considered to be a valuable nutrient for the brain. This is due to the B vitamins.These substances stimulate cell division and improve the distribution of energy within the body.This is especially valuable for athletes. Some people avoid nuts for fear of extra pounds. Unnecessarily. Nuts make you feel full for a long time, so you end up eating less.
Study conducted on a sample of 9 thousand. participants showed that people who eat nuts regularly are much less likely (by 40 percent) to gain weight than people who do not eat nuts. Another study found that people who had a walnut on their diet for 12 weeks lost an average of 2.2 kg. Despite all their advantages, nuts, especially walnuts, hazelnuts and peanuts, can also be unfortunately dangerous to your he alth.It is known that in some people they increase the risk of allergies.
Recipe for acorn coffee
Pick the acorns at the beginning of October (preferably after the first frost).Break the fruit, discard the worms, then bitter (because they contain tannins) by pouring hot water with a spoonful of soda . We leave the flood overnight. Repeat the treatment until clean water is obtained.Then rinse the fruit, dry it, cut it into small pieces and fry it in a pan until it turns brown (but it must not turn black).Then grind in a blender, and then again in the grinder. Briefly roast the acorn flour. The coffee is ready.
Nuts for connoisseurs
Pecan, which is an edible pecan, has fruits that taste like walnuts.However, pecans are sweeter, softer and more buttery. They contain a lot of fat and protein, vitamins B1 and E, and of minerals - zinc. In addition, they are rich in antioxidants and phytosterols that help lower the level of the so-called bad cholesterol.They have a thin shell that you can crush with your fingers.The oval nuts are stuck in green, later browning layers that break into four parts.
Pecan has high soil and water requirements, because in nature it grows along the banks of rivers. The position should be sunny.Pecan frost resistance, contrary to popular belief, is sufficient in our conditions.Older trees from the northern parts of the geographical range can bear the temperature drop to -40 ° C. Only completely young specimens need to be kept for the winter. We do not plant trees solo, but at least two, so that they pollinate each other.
He althiest nuts
1. Cashew nuts have an anti-cancer effect.This is what the latest research has shown.This is due to phenolic acids.
2. Nutmeg helps with digestive ailments, it also thins the blood. In excess, it can be harmful.
3. Pine nuts are rich in selenium, which delays aging and has anti-cancer properties. The phosphorus contained in peanuts strengthens the bones.
4. Almonds contain a lot of essential fatty acids that protect against heart and circulatory system diseases.
5. Walnuts are a valuable source of Omega 3 fatty acids, which improve the work of the brain and heart.In addition, they contain a lot of zinc, which strengthens the immune system.
6. Peanuts are the perfect evening snack. The tryptophan contained in them has a calming effect and improves the comfort of sleep. Linoleic acid improves the appearance of the skin.
7. Pistachios contain a lot of vitamin E, which traps free radicals. The calcium contained in them regulates blood pressure. Due to the content of folic acids, they are recommended for pregnant women.
8. Bukiew, or the fruit of the common beech, is a real mineral bomb.Fruits contain a lot of iron, which accelerates the formation of red blood cells.You eat fruit
after roasting or baking.
