Ripe walnuts have a tart, sweetish-oily taste and a subtle spicy aroma. Walnut kernels are added to pastries, desserts, sauces, first and second courses.
Health benefits of walnuts
They protect cells from the harmful effects of free radicals and slow down the aging process. To close the daily norm of omega-3, you need to eat three nucleoli per day - this is only 180 kcal. The composition of walnuts includes vitamins A, E, B, C, K. Of the minerals in the product, there are a lot of zinc, iodine, iron, selenium.
Omega-3, which is good for the cardiovascular system, helps reduce cholesterol levels, prevents blood clots, reduces the risk of arteriosclerosis, stroke and heart attack. Walnuts are also beneficial for those who suffer from diabetes.
How many walnuts should be eaten per day When asked how many walnuts can be eaten per day, nutritionists give an answer of 6-10 pieces per day. Moreover, for an adult healthy person, the norm can reach 12 pieces, and for an elderly person or a child it is limited to 5-7 pieces.
What goes well with nuts
Walnuts are best eaten raw. They retain all the beneficial nutrients. You can eat them on their own, or add them to desserts, salads, and other meals in a chopped form.
Walnuts can be eaten with raisins and raspberries. Cashews - with cheeses, strawberries, bananas, kiwi and pumpkin. Pistachios can be sprinkled with maple syrup, seized with mango and rose. Peanuts are especially delicious when paired with coconut flakes, cranberries or raisins.
