Walnuts are one of the most important foods in the diet of those who care about their health. More recently, nuts were subjected to undeserved persecution: they were accused of too much fat and excess calorie content.
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Our body can not do without fats. He needs them, if only because our brain is 70% fat. But not every fat is useful: you need foods containing omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids. The best sources of these fats are fish and ginger, walnuts and vegetable oils made from seeds or the same nuts.
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The leaves and pericarp of a walnut contain many substances necessary for the human body: tannins, vitamins C and E, alkaloids and carotene. Walnut kernels are rich in fatty oil, protein and free amino acids. Vitamins E, K, P and C are also in the kernel. Green nuts contain vitamins of various groups and carotene, and mature nuts are rich in essential oils, tannins, salts of iron and cobalt. The nutshell contains phenolcarboxylic acids, coumarins, steroids and pellicle. Walnut improves memory. This is an excellent remedy for constipation. Despite the fact that walnuts contain 65% fat, it reduces the fat content in the blood. Polyunsaturated fatty acids contained in nuts along with minerals are recommended for hypertension, atherosclerosis and other diseases of the heart and blood vessels. In ancient times, walnuts were the basis for the preparation of potions, which increased male sexual strength.
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The harmful effect of walnut (kernels) on the body of a healthy person causes only its immoderate consumption. The presence of a large amount of protein and a very large amount of fat in the walnut kernel leads to allergic reactions when overeating. With moderate (3-4 nuts per day) consumption, it only benefits, and for some categories of people, walnut kernels can be simply required as a medicine or a warning.
