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Pine nuts

Pine nuts...

We get pine nuts on our table thanks to a wonderful tree called Siberian pine. The location of the nuts themselves are cedar cones, they are so small that up to 150 nuts can be found in one cone. The life of Siberian pine can last up to 200 years, and the fruits appear 20 years after its birth. Siberian pine has long been considered a symbol of longevity, health and strength. Pine nuts are not only incredibly healthy, but also very tasty, however, in order to feast on them, you will have to make some efforts if your nuts are unclean. The texture of the shell is very dense, and its weight is exactly half of the total mass of the nut.

In Russia, for a long time, pine nuts were attributed exclusively to medicinal properties, but in the last century they have found application in cooking. Pine nuts are a delicacy, especially when cooked properly. When heated in a frying pan, the release of cedar oil begins, the taste of the nuts in this way becomes even brighter, and the aroma becomes incredibly expressive. Pine nuts are part of the legendary and delicious "Pesto" sauce, traditional for Italians. It is served with pasta, risotto, sometimes used as an additive in lettuce. Pine nuts combine perfectly with any vegetables and cheese.

Benefits of pine nuts

The benefits of pine nuts lie in each individual seed, which is rich in minerals, vitamins, trace elements and various useful substances. The benefits of pine nuts and the harm of pine nuts are absolutely not equal, since this product is completely organic and does not undergo any chemical treatment. They have no contraindications, and the useful properties of core nuts have been known all over the world for many years. Most of the nut is butter, while the rest is easily digestible protein. The composition of the pine nut includes 19 amino acids, most of which are absolutely indispensable for the human body.

By eating pine nuts, you promote the elimination of toxins from the body. Some useful properties of pine nuts apply only to males - they strengthen male strength. Pine nuts also help in preserving youth and help strengthen immunity. Diseases of the blood, kidneys and bladder are also subject to pine nuts, which contribute to complete recovery. Also, eating pine nuts will help you lower blood cholesterol, strengthen bones and teeth, as well as restore the nervous system after stress and make it more stable. Pine nuts also have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. The calorie content of pine nuts involves obtaining a large amount of energy.

Damage to pine nuts

This barrel of honey is absolutely clean and there is not even a drop of tar in it. The only harm that pine nuts can bring will appear as a result of their overeating. But only if there is an individual intolerance or predisposition to fullness.




674 kCal pine nuts

Energy value of pine nuts (Ratio of proteins, fats, carbohydrates - ju):

Proteins: 23.7 g (~ 95 kCal)
Fats: 60g (~ 540 kCal)
Carbohydrates: 20.5 g (~ 82 kCal)

Energy ratio (b | y): 14% | 80% | 12%