Chemical composition and calorie content
contains in optimal concentration the bioactive compounds necessary for the human body :
- polyunsaturated fatty acids (fruits do not contain harmful cholesterol);
- fiber, which ensures the normal functioning of the digestive system;
- mineral elements (sodium, zinc, iron, selenium , calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese);
- vitamins C (ascorbic acid), E (tocopherol), group B (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9).
Brazil nuts are a highly nutritious product . Women on a diet should take into account that its calorie content is 650 kcal per 100 g. That is, one nut contains approximately 50 kcal. Therefore, Bertoletia fruits are good as a snack, but consuming them in large portions is highly not recommended.
It is enough to eat a couple of nuts so that the proteins and fiber dull the feeling of hunger, but excessive consumption due to excess calories and bioactive substances can harm both your figure and health.
Pine nut | 10$ per kg
Valuable pine nuts, which people eat, grow on pine pine trees in Siberia and the Far East.
It is more correct to call the nuts the seeds of the Siberian pine. It ripens in cones that are located on the branches. One cone can contain more than a hundred nuts - they are extracted using a chop.
The collection of pine nuts occurs in September; extraction is carried out mainly in Siberia - they are knocked down and placed in bags for transportation. Their price is high because you have to painstakingly collect the nuts from each cone.
Beneficial properties: elimination of unwanted hair growth, beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, calming effect and positive effect on the nervous system, improved vision. Strengthens joints, relieves colds.
Calorie content per 100 g: 680 kcal.
Properties of Brazil nuts for the female body
Thanks to its high content of vitamins and selenium, Brazil nuts support the functioning of the female reproductive and endocrine systems, promote a healthy pregnancy , and prevent the development of intrauterine pathologies in the fetus.
NOTE! Bertholetia fruit is a product with high antioxidant properties. It contains substances that neutralize free radicals, reducing the likelihood of developing cancer.
Another important property of Brazil nuts for women is maintaining youth and beauty. Tocopherol, present in high concentrations, makes hair strong and shiny, skin soft and elastic, and nail plates strong.
Vitamin E is fat-soluble, so when consumed in nuts that are saturated with fat, it is easily absorbed in the digestive tract.
The main property of Brazil nuts for the health of the vascular system is its ability to lower the concentration of bad cholesterol in the blood. The nut contains exclusively polyunsaturated acids, which normalize the ratio between “bad” and “good” cholesterol in the human body. Thanks to this, it not only maintains the health of the circulatory system, but also accelerates weight loss, which is especially important for women.
BLACK WALNUT - PLANTING.
When sowing, the nut must be full, not empty. For a black walnut, the test is simple: if the nut, peeled from the pericarp, sinks, it is full-fledged and will germinate; if it floats, then it is either empty or defective - there will be no shoots. The best planting time is autumn, before winter. The planting depth depends on the size of the fruit (3 nut diameters). If you receive the fruits late and do not have time to plant them in the fall, then you need to place the nuts for stratification in damp sand or sawdust at a temperature of 1 -4°. Stratification is at least 120 days, otherwise the nuts may not sprout this year. Before planting, it is advisable to soak the black walnut in water for several days to absorb moisture. This applies to any methods of pre-sowing preparation.
The planting hole is dug in such a way that the roots of the tree are placed in it freely and there is space for their growth in all directions. Humus, wood ash or phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are added to the pit. So that after watering the moisture lasts longer
stored, the root system of the seedling is covered in a hole 4/5 with soil and abundant watering is carried out. The water is absorbed within 5-7 minutes, after which the remaining part of the soil is filled in and the tree trunk circle is mulched.
Based on the fact that black walnut trees are vigorous, they need to be planted farther apart from each other. The optimal distance is 8-10 m, but further is possible (up to 50 m), the main thing is that the nuts “see” each other. This is important for cross-pollination. It is advisable to have a couple of plants for a guaranteed harvest, but sometimes there are single fruit-bearing trees.
For better survival of a plant in a new place, its correct placement relative to the cardinal directions is of great importance. The more “tanned” part of the stem and shoots should face south (corresponding to the original place of growth of the plant). Proper planting reduces the time it takes for a plant to adapt to a new location.
Benefit
Brazil nut benefits and harm for women:
- due to the high concentration of selenium and vitamins, it reduces the likelihood of breast cancer;
- normalizes hormonal conditions, delays the onset of menopause;
- helps get rid of infertility (as an effective addition to drug therapy);
- thanks to fatty acids and tocopherol, maintains clean, smooth and healthy skin;
- saturates hair follicles with zinc and selenium, stimulates hair growth, reduces hair loss;
- provides the body with amino acids, which is important for athletic women who maintain their figure and build muscle mass;
- perfectly satisfies hunger, gives the body a sufficient amount of energy;
- slows down the aging process;
- reduces the likelihood of developing atherosclerosis (cholesterol plaques) and pathologies of the heart muscle;
- prevents the appearance of cataracts and joint pathologies in old age;
- thanks to the complex effects of selenium and tocopherol, it weakens the manifestations of hypothyroidism - insufficient functionality of the thyroid gland;
- supports the immune system;
- provides bone tissue with magnesium and calcium, prevents the development of osteoporosis (decreased bone density) during menopause.
bring great benefits during pregnancy . Selenium present in the composition prevents the occurrence of mutations in embryonic tissues. B vitamins prevent pathological processes during pregnancy, and mineral elements and bioactive compounds support the immune system of a pregnant woman . The main thing is to observe moderation in consumption, otherwise an excess of substances will harm the fetus developing in the womb.
During the lactation period, Brazil nuts make breast milk more nutritious. But be used with extreme caution, as it may be an allergen for infants. A nursing mother should not eat more than 2 nuts per day. It is advisable to consume raw nuts between meals. If the baby shows signs of an allergic reaction, the product must be excluded from the diet.
The healthiest nuts for men
The healthiest nuts for men |
poleznenko.ru If you determine which nuts are the healthiest for men, then experts highlight walnuts, almonds, pistachios, pecans, peanuts and hazelnuts. These types of nuts significantly increase sexual strength, prevent the occurrence of prostate diseases and stimulate the production of testosterone, which is responsible for men's health in general.
Just 50 g of nuts a day will help men not only improve erection and increase potency, but also, without active training, will strengthen muscle tone, cleanse blood vessels of cholesterol plaques and increase physical endurance.
In order to never know about sexual impotence or heart disease, you can use the following recipe - mix walnuts, almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts and cashews (100 g each) with assorted dried fruits (prunes, dried apricots, raisins, figs), twist through a meat grinder, combine with 200 ml of May or buckwheat honey and consume this mixture 2 tbsp. in a day.
Harm and contraindications
A contraindication to consuming Brazil nuts is a tendency to food allergies. Signs of an allergic reaction:
- diarrhea;
- gagging;
- stomach ache;
- breathing problems;
- redness of the skin, itchy rash.
When deciding to include an exotic fruit in your diet , you need to take into account that there are restrictions on the daily dosage of the product. To prevent the nut from causing harm instead of benefit, you should not eat more than 3 grains per day. The optimal amount of selenium for the female body is contained in 2 nucleoli.
If the recommended dosage is exceeded, there is a high risk of selenium poisoning. Symptoms of poisoning:
- profuse vomiting;
- confusion;
- yellowing of the whites of the eyeballs;
- smell of garlic in the mouth.
IMPORTANT! Excess selenium seriously affects the liver. Therefore, it is necessary to immediately contact a medical institution to prescribe therapy.
How to choose a quality Brazil nut?
It is impossible to visually determine the quality of unshelled Brazil nuts. But you can find out the degree of freshness of the product by simply shaking the fruit pod. If you can hear the fruits floundering inside it, then this is a sure sign that they have lost their freshness and have dried out.
It is easier to understand how fresh a peeled nut is. A high-quality fruit is heavy, juicy and elastic when pressed. Has a characteristic nutty aroma. If the nuts are light and have lost their smell, then their shelf life has expired.
CUTTING AND FORMING BLACK WALNUT.
Usually a tree forms itself. Dried branches and branches that thicken the crown are cut out. The best time for pruning in central Russia is spring, when the threat of severe frosts (below minus 10°) has passed. Ideal pruning is after buds open and growth begins (less juice leakage). Shortening pruning of trees should not be carried out until mid-August, as this can provoke the awakening of buds and re-growth, which will lead to freezing of sprouted shoots in winter. This technique is appropriate if you want to stop the rapid growth of shoots. But it is better to do the last pruning (pinching) in mid-August.
Features of the use of nuts
Brazil nuts are used in cooking, cosmetology, and even in watchmaking and artistic crafts. The fruits are consumed both fresh and thermally processed. Manufacturers of cosmetics and hygiene products use nut extract as an effective component for skin and hair care.
Walnut oil is an excellent lubricant for watch mechanisms, helping the watch to work for a long time and without failures. And artists use oil to work with oil paints. The created paintings do not lose the richness and naturalness of colors for decades, even centuries.
In cooking
Bertoletia fruit kernels are tasty both in dishes and on their own. They taste similar to pine nuts or raw cashews. In cooking, crushed fruits, which have a rich nutty aroma, are added to baked goods, ice cream, salads, savory sauces, first courses, chocolate products, hot meat dishes and cold appetizers.
The nuts are fried with salt and spices and taken with you as a snack when traveling. They are crushed with dried fruits and added to cheese snacks. And nut oil is used as a salad dressing, an ingredient in dessert baked goods and main courses.
Both on their own and as part of dishes, Brazil nuts are consumed in limited quantities , and this is important not only for preventing an allergic reaction. The nucleoli of Bertholetia contain a small amount of radium - a radioactive element, which in minimal quantities is not dangerous, but if ingested in excess, it can cause harm to health. Therefore, the optimal daily portion for an adult is 2 kernels.
FACT! The hard shell of the Brazilian fruit contains aflatoxins - toxic compounds that can provoke the development of liver cancer. Therefore, the product is imported to European countries with restrictions: only fruits from which the shell has been removed can be exported.
In cosmetology
In cosmetology, Brazil nut is one of the most used components for cosmetics and care products. An aromatic oil extract, saturated with tocopherol and amino acids, is added to creams and masks, shampoos and balms, and shower gels.
What are the benefits of Brazil nuts for women's skin :
- maintains its firmness, elasticity and softness;
- accelerates the healing of injuries;
- has a regenerating effect;
- moisturizes epidermal tissue;
- inhibits skin aging processes.
The Brazilian fruit is no less effective in terms of benefits for the hair. Hair follicles receive enough nutrition, hairs are saturated with moisture, acquire softness, beauty, and health.
For various diseases
Brazil nut is not recognized as a medicinal product. But since it contains a large number of useful compounds, it can be used as an addition to the main therapy for various diseases. Below are the pathologies for which Brazil nut , its beneficial properties and contraindications for women .
The benefits of the nut are noticeable in cases of alopecia - excessive hair loss in both women and men . For the fair sex, this is a painful problem, most often associated with hormonal imbalances, poor quality nutrition, unfavorable environmental conditions, bad habits, and stress factors. Brazil nut helps fight baldness due to its high content:
- mineral elements (zinc, iron, selenium) necessary to nourish the root bulbs;
- amino acids and fatty acids that make hair elastic and prevent breakage;
- ascorbic acid and tocopherol, which nourish the hair roots and support the health of the scalp.
Brazil nut is a product useful for obesity. Despite its calorie content, it can be included in the diet because it is rich in protein, vitamins, and fiber. These substances:
- clean the intestinal tract;
- suppress the feeling of hunger;
- normalize digestive function;
- stimulate metabolism;
- remove waste from the digestive tract;
- return cholesterol and blood sugar levels to normal.
But the nut helps in getting rid of extra pounds only with moderate consumption, following a diet and regular physical activity.
Brazilian fruits are also useful for women suffering from diabetes. Thiamine (B1) contained in grains blocks the reaction of glycolysis (the combination of lipid and protein molecules), resulting in a decrease in the concentration of glucose in the blood. Regular inclusion of Brazil nuts in a diabetic diet reduces the likelihood of:
- development of eye pathologies;
- retinopathy (dystrophy of the retina due to impaired blood circulation in it);
- deterioration of the condition of the renal vessels;
- kidney failure;
- damage to nerve tissue;
- diabetic neuropathy (degenerative damage to peripheral nerves).
The Brazilian fruit contains a large amount of magnesium, which takes sugar molecules from the pancreas, therefore important for diabetics. With magnesium deficiency, diabetes is complicated by vascular, cardiac, and eye pathologies.
Brazil nut helps suppress the manifestations of the acute phase of herpes, which is activated due to stress, hormonal disorders, and weakened immunity. With regular use of the product, the functioning of the endocrine system is normalized, hormonal imbalance ceases, and as a result, the viral disease returns to the remission stage.
The pronounced antioxidant effect of the nut allows it to be used as a preventative against cancer. Selenium prevents oxidative reactions from occurring, and as a result, cells do not mutate. Regular inclusion of Brazil tree grains in the diet reduces the risk of colon, lung, and breast cancer. Patients with hormone-dependent malignant neoplasms are recommended to consume the fruits to maintain the functionality of the endocrine system.
What else is nut used for?
Brazil nuts are used not only in cooking, cosmetology, but also in medicine. They are used to make medications that improve human blood clotting.
Nut oil is also used in watch shops as a lubricant. They are also used to produce perfume and art paints.
The wood of the tree is used in industry. It is used to make picture frames, furniture and other wooden products. But cutting down a tree is not allowed in all countries. For this reason, products made from it are highly expensive.
Brazil nuts are used not only in medicine and cosmetology, but also in other industries
Storage Features
For storage, the product is poured into a glass container and closed with a tight lid. The storage location should be cool and dry. A small amount of nuts that you plan to eat soon can be placed in a bag in the refrigerator. The shelf life is 2 years.
Brazilian fruits absorb surrounding odors. Therefore, they should not be placed on the shelf next to strong and specific-smelling products.
Brazil nuts, which have a positive effect on reproductive function, the condition of the skin, hair, vascular and endocrine systems, are useful for women of all ages. To prolong youth and protect against age-related diseases, it is recommended to regularly include it in the diet.
Bertoletia talla or Brazil nut: places and growing conditions
Bertoletia grows in the humid forests of South America under the bright rays of the sun, on soils rich in humus. The tree lives up to 500 years, while the growth of gigantic specimens reaches up to 45 meters, and the girth of the trunk is up to 2 m. The plant has a straight, smooth trunk with light gray bark, the leaves begin to grow only at the top of the trunk, so in appearance the tree resembles a palm tree.
Bertholetia tree
Small flowers are located at a high altitude among large leaves; when flowering, they emit a faint sweetish aroma that attracts insects for pollination. Brazil nut fruits ripen a long 14 months after pollination, on mature trees that are more than 12 years old. The fruits of the plant look like coconuts; inside they are nuts, lying inside like orange slices.
The plant has one peculiarity - the nuts ripen only on trees grown in the wild; the plant cannot be cultivated. Throughout South America, it is strictly prohibited to cut down thickets of Bertholetia.
The main supplier of Brazil nut fruits is Bolivia, the share of global supplies is almost 50%.
