Nuts - A Charge Of Benefit In A Mini Format

The beneficial properties of nuts have been known to man for a long time, because they are a valuable source of vegetable protein, "good" fats and some amino acids. In addition, all nuts are very tasty and have a pleasant crunch (and thereby improve the consumer's mood). In the "nut" section of the store, or on the trays with "oriental sweets", the eyes run wild from the wide assortment of nuts , so it's time to organize this nut chaos at least a little, so that it's easier to make a choice or taste something new. 

It is probably the nut most consumed by Ukrainians , because the walnut tree grows well in our latitudes. In terms of the content of unsaturated fatty acids Omega-3, this nut ranks first among all, which is why the rumors about the benefits of walnut for the brain are well-founded.

It has a bitter aftertaste, goes well with apples and cinnamon.

Among other nuts , almonds are the most alkaline, especially if they have previously been soaked for several hours in water. An indispensable nut in vegetarian cooking - almond milk is very tasty and useful, and the nut itself has a wide range of uses in the preparation of all kinds of healthy delicacies. The nut has a delicate, creamy taste, a light spicy aftertaste, purely "almond".

In fact, peanuts are a plant of the legume family, and "popularly" nicknamed the nut . In raw form, peanuts are an excellent source of protein, fiber, monounsaturated fats, folic acid and vitamin E. Not to be confused with roasted salted peanuts (those sold as beer snacks) - there are no benefits from such nuts , only an excessive amount of salt and fat .

Even in ancient times, people appreciated the excellent taste and useful properties of hazel and began to cultivate it. This nut is gluten-free, rich in monounsaturated fats, fiber and folic acid. Contains antioxidants, vitamin E, which supports skin health. Delicious with coffee or dark chocolate.

High heat is required to extract cashews from the shell, so these nuts are never "fully" raw. However, cashews are actively used in raw cooking for the preparation of cheeses, other non-dairy "dairy" products, sauces, desserts, etc.

Cashews strengthen the immune system, improve heart activity, and even soothe a toothache. Just twenty cashew nuts per day, and the body will receive the daily norm of iron.

Fruits contain a large number of essential amino acids, tannins and valuable minerals. They will help with physical exhaustion, anemia, diseases of the nervous system, heart and stomach. Regular consumption will protect men from impotence.

Pine nuts are the small seeds that the Siberian pine produces every 5-6 years.

Nuts are distinguished by a high content of vitamins (A, B, E, P), amino acids, and other macro- and microelements. Often, the consumption of pine nuts in particular helps many vegetarians to enrich their diet with the necessary nutrients.

It is considered the tastiest nut . It is used as a snack, for preparing salads and desserts. Two nuts contain the daily rate of selenium. In addition, Brazil nuts will give you a charge of cheerfulness and energy, beautiful, clean skin and reduce the risk of heart and cancer diseases.

They are often called "smiling nuts ", because a ripe nut cracks its shell in the shape of a smile. Pistachios contain a large amount of vitamin E, B vitamins and minerals. Unfortunately, an allergy to pistachios is quite common.

Macadamia nut can be called universal. It is widely used both in main dishes and appetizers, as well as in desserts and pastries.