11 types of nuts with names and descriptions

Walnut is one of the healthiest foods on our table. Mentions of its various types are found in legends and epics, ancient manuscripts. Even the ancient peoples noted that this product perfectly satisfies the feeling of hunger.... In addition, each fruit is enclosed in a shell, which allows it to be stored for a long time and not spoil.

Each type of nut has its own advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage of any of the types of nuts is their high calorie content and a large amount of various vitamins that make up their composition. Below is a list of the most popular nuts.

There are practically no disadvantages of these fruits. but it is not recommended to give them in large quantities to children, and it is also not worth eating nuts for people suffering from food allergies... Although it has not been established that these fruits can be the cause of an allergic reaction, it can sometimes happen.

Classification and varieties of nuts

A nut is usually called the fruit of some types of fruit trees or shrubs, which consists of a kernel and a hard shell - a shell.

In botany, a nut is understood as a fruit that is not opened, with a pericarp, inside which there is a kernel or seed. Nuts include hazel, hazelnuts.

There is also a whole family of Hazelnuts, which are similar to nuts, but from a botanical point of view, they are not nuts. And all other fruits, which are called "nuts", are not.

The main varieties of nuts include:

• from the Nut family - walnuts, black, Manchurian, hazel, bitter;
• from the Berezov family - hazel, hazelnuts, Turkish nuts;
• from the Bukovy family - chestnut, plane tree, acorn.

There are other types of nuts, which will be discussed a little below.

Peanut

This peanut belongs to the legume family. It is eaten much more often than almost all other types of these fruits.... During the Second World War in the United States, it was peanuts that were one of the main products, thanks to which the food problem in this country was solved.

The composition of peanuts includes the following substances and elements that are useful for the human body:

• antioxidants;
• chemical compounds that increase blood clotting;
• fats that are part of peanuts and products based on it do not contain "harmful" cholesterol;
• peanut oil contains polyunsaturated linoleic acid;
• it also contains vitamins of groups E and B.

Brazilian nut

This nut contains more than half of fat, in addition, in contains such macro and microelements: K, P, Fe, Mg, and vitamins A, B. A couple of Brazil nuts contain the daily dose of selenium for an adult.

It is this nut that is advised to use in order to reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood, as well as to normalize the level of glucose. Children should eat it to grow better, and nervous - to put in order the nervous system. To give the body vigor, it is enough to eat just one such nut.

Water walnut

This plant is annual. The plant is attached to the bottom with last year's nuts.... If the current becomes stronger, then it tears off the stem of this nut and drags it along until the plant nails again into shallow water. There, the nut attaches to the bottom and begins to grow further.

As part of this nut:

• flavonoids;
• tannins;
• triterpenoids;
• phenol compounds.

Fresh juice from the foliage helps in the treatment of certain eye diseases, as an antiseptic in the treatment of stinging insects or snake bites. This nut can also help relieve stress., helps to strengthen the immune system, helps in the fight against viral infections.

Walnut

This nut contains a large amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are necessary for the fruitful work of the brain.

It also contains vitamins of groups A, B, E, C, as well as trace elements such as Fe, Co, Zn, K, Mg, Ca, I, P.

Thanks to so many different elements and vitamins walnuts are recommended to be eaten in case of anemia, it strengthens the immune system, lowers blood pressure. It should also be included in the diet of older people, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.

Hazelnut

This nut is another healthy high-calorie product that is desirable to have in your diet. But it should be remembered that because of their calorie content, nuts are best consumed separately from other foods.

Hazelnuts contain polyunsaturated fatty acids, various macro and microelements, vitamins of groups B and E... These vitamins support the normal functioning of the central nervous system, help to improve metabolism in the body, and prevent early aging of the body. Hazelnuts also contain vitamin C and niacin.

The fruits of this shrub should be eaten if you need to recuperate after a serious illness or surgery. A large number of nutrients contained in these nuts, allows you to cope with anemia, and additional vitamins are supplied to the internal organs.

Regularly eating hazelnuts you can reduce the amount of "bad" cholesterol, reduce the risk of varicose veins, cleanse the liver of toxic substances, removes decay products. In addition, these nuts have a calming effect on the nervous system, relieve anxiety, and improve sleep.

Chestnut

Although there are many varieties of chestnuts, sweet chestnuts are traditionally eaten. They are baked on coals - this delicacy has been prepared for a long time in many countries of the world, especially at Christmas.

Useful substances are found not only in fruits, but also in leaves, bark, flowers. They contain glycosides, tannins, astragalus, carotenoids, steroids, vitamin C.

Pine nuts

Almost all parts of pine nuts are useful. - from kernels to shells, resin and needles. And they all have a unique set of mineral elements, vitamins and other useful substances, which together give Siberians health.

Fats, proteins and amino acids included in pine nuts, easily digestible, they promote the growth of the adolescent body, are indispensable in the nutrition of pregnant women.

Cashew

Cashew nuts have recently appeared on the shelves of our stores, but have already gained popularity among customers. They are not only used in cooking, but are also used in the treatment of a number of diseases..

These nuts are low in fat, but there is more fiber and carbohydrates than walnuts, for example. However, vitamins of groups B, E and P, as well as such chemical elements as Zn, Fe, Mg, Na, Ca, K, Mg, Cu, Se, help to establish the work of many internal organs in our body... And saturated fatty acids Omega-3 are able to maintain the youth of the body, improve the condition of the skin, hair, nails.

Pecan

This nut can perfectly replace animal proteins in the diet., it also contains useful macro and microelements, as well as antioxidants.

What is this nut rich in? It contains easily digestible fats, carbohydrates, thiamine, vitamin B6, Fe, Mg, P, K, Zn, Cu. Mg.

B vitamins allow you to improve the condition of nails and hair, improve the condition of the skin. These vitamins also prevent muscle cramps and make tissues more elastic.

The substances that make up these nuts give a person a boost of vigor, help fight cancer cells.

Pistachios

Pistachios are another type of nuts useful for the human body. They contain:

• oleic, palmitic, stearic amino acids;
• vitamins A, E, B, P;
• proteins, carbohydrates, starch;
• Cu, Mg, Mn, K, Fe, P.

These nuts satisfy hunger well, give vigor, and also saturate the body with useful amino acids.

Macadamia 

The trees on which these nuts appear can bear fruit for about a hundred years, and, moreover, the yields do not decrease, despite the age of the tree. The fruits ripen for a long time - until 7 months.

The fruit of this nut contains vitamins, chemical elements, various acids, dietary fiber, unsaturated fatty acids.

These nuts have medicinal properties, helping with headaches, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, and improve the condition of the skin., help to recuperate, improves brain function, removes "bad" cholesterol. And this is not a complete list of the beneficial properties of macadamia.

Conclusion

Any of the types of nuts is very valuable for the human body.... Therefore, they should be included in the diet regularly. Moreover, you can eat each of the species separately, or several different nuts together.