Brazil nut has many useful properties, it is often used in cooking, cosmetology and for the preparation of healing oil. Walnut has a beneficial effect on some organs, contributing to the improvement of their work. But it is important to know about the shortcomings, as well as the contraindications of this product.
Description, composition and useful properties
Brazil nut is the fruit of a South American plant of bertolite. The tree was named after a chemist originally from France - Claude Bertole. The fruit of the tree is characterized by a rounded box, with a diameter of up to 15 cm and a weight of up to 2 kg. Under a hard hard shell are walnut kernels in an amount of 8 to 24 pieces. In shape and arrangement, they resemble orange slices with a length of not more than 5 cm.
A large tree lives up to 500 years. The height of hazel is 45 meters. The trunk diameter is 2 m. The Brazil nut is planted on plantations, but under such conditions the tree practically does not bear fruit. In the natural habitat of the tree, orchid bees and bumblebees pollinate the tree, since only they manage to overcome the complex bends of the flower with pollen on its legs. These bees do not exist in places with a destroyed ecosystem, and without them the tree almost does not produce crops.
Brazil nut is rich in:
- calcium
- polyunsaturated fats;
- magnesium
- flavonoids;
- iron;
- antioxidants;
- phosphorus;
- zinc
- B vitamins;
- potassium;
- Vitamin C
- selenium;
- Vitamin E
- fiber;
- amino acids.
The advantage of the plant is its many beneficial properties. It effectively reduces cholesterol, improves intestinal motility, regulates blood coagulation and cleanses the body of toxins, toxins and other harmful substances.
Brazil nut with a height of 20 floors
Its growth is possible only in the virgin forests of South America
The nut can bear fruit only after pollination of its flowers, and only certain types of bees are capable of this.
Brazil nut resembles coconut, but inside it contains triangular seeds
In which cases the nut is used:
- helps replenish energy;
- used for the prevention of cataracts, atherosclerosis and vascular diseases;
- strengthens the immune system;
- lowers blood sugar;
- eliminates free radicals;
- improves metabolism.
Brazilian fruits are a preventative measure of cancer. The composition of the fruits contains selenium, useful in cancer diseases - it stops the development of pathology. The plant is rich in amino acids that burn body fat and help to gain muscle mass - it is not in vain that they are recommended for athletes to consume while dieting.
Benefit and harm
A person can get not only benefit, but also harm from a Brazil nut, but it depends on the amount of food eaten. The nut contains a lot of barium and radium - radioactive substances. Excessive consumption adversely affects the human condition.
The plant contains selenium - its overabundance leads to toxic damage to the liver. Poisoning is accompanied by general weakness, vomiting, and nausea.
Only completely cleaned fruits are allowed to be consumed, as the walnut shell contains aflotoxin, a substance that causes cancer.
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Oil is often extracted from a plant, which is popular in many areas. This product is most in demand in cosmetology. The oil is rich in vitamin E, which has a good effect on the skin - moisturizes the skin, accelerates the regeneration process. Used as a wound healing agent. Often, oil is used to combat numerous skin diseases.
Very often, pregnant women are prescribed the use of an extract of Brazil nut - oil prevents the appearance of stretch marks and maintains the tone of the skin. Use the oil during breastfeeding only after the approval of the attending physician. The product restores the nervous system, strengthens bones and teeth, improves metabolic processes.
Culinary masterpieces: how is oil used?
The fruits of nuts are widely used in cooking. It is used in the preparation of various salads, snacks, desserts. At the heart of a nut is a protein that helps to replenish the body with energy, while making dishes incredibly tasty and unusual. You can consume the extract raw, dry, salty or sweet. Walnut kernels are of particular energy value.
To get benefits for the body, you need to eat 2-4 walnut kernels per day. For a variety of nutrition, you can combine nuts with figs, dates and raisins. Especially tasty is a dish that combines hard cheese and walnut fruits.
Is it possible to grow a nut on my site?
In order for the body to receive beneficial vitamins, it is necessary to regularly eat plant kernels. Buying a nut is not always as easy as it sounds. A good option would be to grow a Brazil nut. But this is practically impossible, because a plant can bear fruit only in certain conditions of virgin forests where orchid bees live, because without them the plant will not cost anything.
It is unlikely that it will be possible to grow a plant where there are no bees and orchids. In addition, it takes more than 1 year to fully ripen the plant, but only if grown in special conditions.
To plant a nut in the garden, cottage or at home will not succeed. Most daredevils try to grow a plant, but only this ends in failure. It is possible to grow a Brazil nut, but only if there is a greenhouse at least 50 meters high, and also when creating a special tropical climate.
How to choose and store a nut?
It is important to know some rules regarding product selection. To buy a quality product, pay attention to the structure - it must be dense, and the color of the nut - brown.
For storage, the use of any glass container with a lid is suitable. Nuts are kept away from other products and where the rays of the sun do not penetrate. Fruits instantly absorb extraneous odors - this threatens to impair taste.
Store the fruits in a dry but cool place. You can save the product so that it does not lose its useful properties only if you store it in a refrigerator or freezer. So, the shelf life is 1 month and year, respectively.
Professionals recommend purchasing the fruits of the Brazil nut in the package, because under the influence of vacuum, the product is reliably protected from the oxidative process.
Benefits for men, women and children
A feature of the Brazil nut is that it has a positive effect on people of any gender and is especially useful for children.
What properties does the product have:
- For women. The Brazil nut has a beneficial effect on the hormonal background of a woman, it helps to improve the condition of hair, nails and skin. The plant contains antioxidants that preserve youthful skin. Vitamins perfectly nourish and moisturize it.
Vitamin E is needed to moisturize the dermis and accelerate the regeneration process. The product can be consumed during pregnancy, as it improves the condition of the woman and reduces the risk of fetal pathologies. - For men. Due to the fact that the fruits contain magnesium and selenium, sperm production is stimulated and potency is increased. The product is useful for the prevention of prostatitis. Walnut contains a large number of proteins, which are easily absorbed and accelerate muscle gain.
- For kids. It is not recommended to add nut to food earlier than the child reaches the age of three. Fruits can cause an allergic reaction, therefore, you need to introduce the product into the diet gradually in minimal amounts, while it is imperative to monitor the reaction of the baby's body.
Due to the fat content of the product, it is often possible to face a strong burden on the digestive system, so the child’s body may not be able to cope with this problem, which can lead to an upset stomach. For children, the recommended dose is no more than 2 cores per day.
Brazil nut normalizes the production of thyroid hormones, protecting against stressful situations, depression, mood swings.
When can’t you consume a product?
The nut has several contraindications. It is not suitable for people who are overweight, as well as individual intolerance to the product. It is not recommended to eat more than 4 kernels of Brazil nut, so as not to cause irreparable harm to the body.
From a Brazilian nut, you can cook a lot of healing products that can cope with various diseases of the skin and hair. This product helps to improve thyroid function, improve metabolism. It is valued all over the world because it has many useful properties.