12 interesting facts about walnuts
Walnut is one of the most famous nuts, while the exact reason for the appearance of its name is unknown; the birthplace of its origin is Asia Minor. With some similarities in the shape of the nucleus with the human brain, it is considered very useful for brain activity.
Below are the most interesting facts from the history of the existence of walnuts.
1. In the Caucasus, the walnut tree is considered sacred. Here you can find specimens with three or four centuries of history.
2. The high calorie content of nuts allows a person to receive the daily calories intake by consuming 400 grams of kernels per day. Various trace elements will also be obtained with them.
3. The recommended daily intake of walnuts is not more than 100 grams. Otherwise, health problems may occur, including rash in the mouth or headaches.
4. High quality activated charcoal is made from walnut shells, crushed and fired at high temperatures to a state of ash.
5. Rich in magnesium, walnut kernels have a calming effect on the body; together with honey they can eliminate spasm of blood vessels in the head. Walnuts also fight high blood pressure.
6. Walnut protein is much better absorbed than animal proteins. At the same time, the decomposition process does not provide for the appearance of uric acid, the main cause of salt deposition.
7. The human body can get the maximum of useful substances from walnuts only if they are chewed thoroughly. Otherwise, there will be no great benefit from the consumption.
8. In the countries of Central Asia, there is a strong belief that the walnut never blooms. They even came up with a saying about the death of a person who saw a walnut flower.
9. Up to 300 kilograms can be harvested from a large and healthy tree in one season. In terms of productivity, this is a very good result.
10. In terms of nutritional value, walnuts are one of the leaders; according to this indicator, they are 7 times superior to potatoes, 10 times to milk, and three times to bread.
11. In total, people today know the existence of 21 varieties of walnuts. The most widespread species is Juglans regia.
12. During the period of milky-wax ripening, the kernel has a huge concentration of vitamin C, up to 100 milligrams or twice as much as a person needs per day to cover the needs of the body.
