Pine nuts have a delicate sweetish oily taste, slightly pine-like, and very aromatic.
The nut, suitable for consumption, does not have a bitter taste.
Benefits of pine nuts
Pine nuts are rich in vitamins B1, B2, B4, B7, E, K, PP, as well as magnesium, potassium, copper, zinc, manganese, iron and phosphorus.
Pine nuts are an excellent source of fatty acids, which easily saturate, lower cholesterol and regulate glucose metabolism.
Regular consumption of pine nuts increases good cholesterol and reduces bad cholesterol in the body.
The oleic acid in pine nuts helps the liver remove triglycerides from the body.
They also promote a healthy blood lipid profile, preventing coronary artery disease and strokes.
How many pine nuts can you eat per day
The daily intake of pine nuts is 30 grams. This is approximately 30 nuts or 3 tablespoons.
It is better to consume them before lunch, separately from meat and dairy dishes.
It is safer to buy nuts in shell, since shelled kernels quickly deteriorate when exposed to oxygen.
How to eat pine nuts correctly
Hold the nut between your teeth with the wide side facing you and try to carefully bite the fruit into two parts.
The empty shell that remains in the narrow half of the nut should be discarded.
After this, use your hands or tongue to extract the healthy kernel and enjoy the taste.
We previously talked about the health benefits of peanuts.
