Pine nut has been known since ancient times, it is extracted from cones of Siberian cedar pine, in essence it is a seed. The kernels are highly nutritious, have good taste, and have excellent beneficial properties.

They use it in folk medicine, make peanut butter with an exquisite taste and aroma, use it in cooking as a component for the preparation of salads, meat, fish dishes, add to baking, and to cosmetology. The article gives information about how much you can eat a gram of this nut per day for an adult, as well as about the benefits and harms of the product, contraindications for use.

Daily rate of pine nuts for an adult

Pine nuts include vitamins (B, E, K, A, C), minerals (iron, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese), they are also rich in proteins, fats (monounsaturated, saturated, polyunsaturated fatty acids) , amino acids, antioxidants.

Did you know? Native people living in North America made flour from pine nuts and baked bread from it. Native American healers prepared ointments and various medicines.

The energy value of 100 g of the product is 674 kcal. In order to saturate the body with these useful elements, it is enough for an adult healthy person to eat 30 g per day, for children the permissible daily rate is 15–20 g.

Pine nuts should preferably be stored in an airtight container, in a dry, dark place, without any odors, at a temperature not exceeding + 20 ° C or in the refrigerator. Product shelf life is 3 months. (seeds without shell), 6 months. (in shell).

The benefits of consumption

• Regular use of this product helps with many diseases, has such a therapeutic effect:
• strengthens the immune system, replenishes strength after illness and overwork;
• normalizes the work of the gastrointestinal tract, gently cleanses the body of toxins and toxins;
• supports brain function;
• beneficial effect on the functions of the nervous system, increases vitality, normalizes sleep disturbance;
• improves the activity of the cardiovascular system, cleanses the walls of blood vessels;
• with type 2 diabetes improves sugar indicators, lowers bad cholesterol;
• it is used for gastritis, bulbitis, pancreatitis, high acidity (heartburn), stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers;
• prevents the development of atherosclerosis;
• with gout, it increases the elasticity of the joints, eliminates pain and prevents the deposition of salts;
• improves blood coagulation;
• supports eye health;
• relieves inflammatory processes with cystitis, cholecystitis and pyelonephritis;
• relieves painful symptoms during menstruation and menopause;
• normalizes the genitourinary system;
• in men it increases potency, enhances sex drive;
• regulates blood pressure;
• used for the prevention of cancer, prostatitis, prostate adenoma, thyroid diseases;
• during pregnancy, it promotes the development of the brain of the child, also stimulates the production of breast milk, and helps relieve constipation;
• when losing weight, it satisfies hunger, reduces appetite;
• helps strengthen bones, teeth, nails, hair;
• increases skin elasticity, slows down the aging process, accelerates wound healing, fights dermatological diseases (acne, furunculosis, psoriasis, acne, eczema).

Contraindications

Despite the obvious benefits that this nut has for the human body, there are a number of contraindications for use.

• Do not use it for such diseases and conditions:
• individual intolerance (allergy), can cause anaphylactic shock or Quincke's edema. In case of allergy, you should take an antihistamine and go to the hospital;
• exacerbation of a stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer;
• cholecystitis;
• in case of gallstone disease, it stimulates the outflow of bile, stones can move forward, which will lead to painful sensations or surgical intervention;
• biliary dyskinesia;
• children under 3 years old (nuts are very small and the child may choke);
• rancid and stale seeds can provoke intoxication of the body;
• use with caution to women during lactation.

Also, due to the fact that the product has a high calorie content, a feeling of heaviness in the stomach may occur. People who are obese and prone to overweight, it is better to abandon this product or reduce the consumption rate.

Important! During lactation, you should consult a doctor about eating pine nuts, because they can cause an allergy in a child through milk.

What will happen if the norm is exceeded

With uncontrolled consumption of pine nuts, the following consequences can occur:

• allergies and problems with the gastrointestinal tract (diarrhea, discomfort);
• bitterness in the mouth or taste of metal;
• violation of taste (if the seeds were of poor quality, expired);
• obesity.

When buying, you must carefully consider the nuts so that there are no external defects, mold, dark spots on them, they must be dry, not sticky, with a uniform color of the shell, have a pleasant aroma.

To avoid these unpleasant symptoms, causing great harm to health, you should not overeat. If the fruit is in the package, then it must be airtight, transparent, with a clearly visible date of manufacture.

With regular and proper use of pine nuts, you can strengthen your health and strength, maintain youthfulness and vitality of the body. The fruits are used in cooking, because they give salads and meat side dishes a piquant nutty flavor. Kernels are added to cold snacks, pizza, desserts and pastries.