The pinon is a generic name for the seeds of several species of plants of the genus Pine, the so-called cedar pines, which produce edible seeds. In Russia, the Siberian pine (Pinus sibirica) is the most common cedar nut in Russia. Pine nuts are small, pale yellow grains with a bright flavor, they are almost always sold peeled from the peel. The tasty flavor of the pine nuts becomes brighter if you fry them when they start to release oil. The homeland of the cedar is considered as the endless Siberian extensions, where these majestic trees now grow, their age can reach 3,000 years.
Pine nuts contain large amounts of fats and carbohydrates. Its caloric content is 673 kcal per 100 g of dry or raw product. A little less calories in the cedar cake - 432 kcal per 100 g. Excessive consumption of pine nuts can cause obesity.
The kernel of the cedar nut contains: fats, lecithin, nitrogenous substances, such as proteins, carbohydrates, ash, moisture, glucose, fructose, sucrose, starch, dextrins, pentosans, fiber In addition, the pineapple contains macronutrients such as phosphorus, magnesium, potassium , sodium and calcium; trace elements: iron, manganese, copper, zinc, molybdenum, silicon, aluminum, iodine, boron, nickel, cobalt, lead, strontium, silver. Even the amniotic membrane of the seeds contains macro and microelements that are vital for humans, such as phosphorus, sulfur, calcium, potassium, iron, manganese and silicon. 100 g of cedar grains contain the amount of trace elements that can satisfy the daily human need for manganese, copper, zinc and cobalt. 14 amino acids are identified in the protein of cedar grains, 70% are irreplaceable, one of which is arginine (around 20%) plays an irreplaceable role in the development of a growing organism. Pine nut contains almost all the essential amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins: A, B, C, D, E, F. The biological value of pine kernels is due to the high content of vitamin B1 and vitamin E. Eating cedar nuts can compensate for the "protein hunger" for those who switched to vegetarian food. The protein of the cedar nut plant is perfectly balanced and is similar in composition to the proteins of human tissue and is absorbed by the body by 99%. Another factor that determines the high nutritional value of pine nuts is that pine nuts contain almost all essential amino acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and mineral elements. Being a natural food product, the pinion has no contraindication for its use in food as well as in therapeutic and prophylactic purposes.
The pinion is especially useful in states of immunodeficiency, allergic diseases, atherosclerosis, coronary diseases, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including ulcerative diseases and gallstones. Cedar nut oil, has high nutritional and healing properties, is easily absorbed by the body. Cedar oil contains a large amount of vitamins (C, B1, B2, A, E, P, F), essential fatty acids, including polyunsaturated acids (omega-3), which help regulate the functioning of the liver and the gastrointestinal tract, normalize blood cholesterol promotes the elimination of toxic substances from the body, improves cellular metabolism, the composition of blood; it has a beneficial effect on the nervous system; it has a tonic effect; stimulates the function of the gonads; increases physical and mental performance; Effective for dysbacteriosis and beriberi; Useful for the growth and development of the child's body. The valuable dietary and medicinal properties of pine nuts help with high blood pressure and atherosclerosis, they give a positive effect by increasing the acidity of the gastric juice, with stomach and duodenal ulcers, against belching and heartburn. The shell of the pine nut in the ground state can be used to feed the animals. It has an average nutritional value compared to other types of food, although it contains a lot of fiber, so its digestibility is low.
When squeezing the oil from the kernel of cedar nuts (cold-pressed), there remains the cedar oil cake, which is rich in biologically active substances, trace elements, proteins, vitamins E, A, C, C of group B, acids unsaturated fatty acids, does not contain cholesterol. This is an excellent dietary product that, when consumed, helps to normalize the metabolism, maintain health and preserve human health for many years. It is recommended to add it to desserts, creams, fruit and vegetable salads. Gives a subtle taste and flavor to cakes, pies, ice cream and other cakes. You can use it with cottage cheese, mussels, honey, etc. Traditional medicine voluntarily and extensively uses pine nuts for the treatment of various diseases. For example, the population of Siberia since ancient times considers that pine nuts are an effective therapeutic agent for the deposition of salt. The peel shell and cedar cake was previously used to prepare cleaning baths, and bran was also added. The bath has the most beneficial effect on the skin, especially in the cracks and thickening. Such baths are recommended for diathesis, eczema, pustular diseases and other skin diseases. In addition, the bath with the addition of a shell decoction and cedar nut cake has a calming effect on the nervous system. It is useful for overexcitement and overwork. Tincture of pine nuts (in its entirety) was used to treat joint rheumatism, gout, metabolic disorders, vitamin deficiency.
The chopped nuts, along with the peel, were poured with vodka, insisted for 7 days, filtered and taken for 1.5-2 months. The shell of the cedar nuts is rich in tannins. It is used to prepare tinctures and decoctions (2-3 tablespoons per glass), which are used for inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and other organs, in the form of lotions and washes, for diseases of the skin (lichens, lesions pustular, eczema, etc.). burns To treat the gastrointestinal tract, pine nut dyes were used. It elevates the tone, gives strength and restores the normal functioning of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. The decoction of the pine nut shell has an astringent, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, it is recommended to drink it in case of gastrointestinal disorders. Cashew nut infusion Siberian healers are recommended to use for hemorrhoids. Traditional medicine recommends drinking tincture of pine nuts for diseases of the blood, as well as for osteochondrosis, arthritis. The chopped kernels of pine nuts with honey are useful to use in case of peptic ulcer.
Traditional medicine believes that with various diseases of the skin, such as cancer, eczema, boils, the constant use of natural pine nuts or cedar oil leads to recovery. Pine nuts should always be in the diet of children and adolescents. They have a beneficial effect on the child's physical and mental development. Very useful and necessary during the change of baby teeth. The use of pine nuts increases the body's defenses, strengthens the immune system. The pinions boost the power in men.
The peeled pine nuts, which are now sold in abundance in stores and markets, are dangerous to health. After its use, many experience unpleasant symptoms characteristic of intoxication and body poisoning. More than a week in the mouth during the meal there was a bitter unpleasant, which intensified even more after taking the sweet. The phenomenon is not resolved until now. In the popular Internet encyclopedia "Wikipedia" in the article on pine nuts (in fact, seeds), you can read literally the following: "The use of pine nuts can lead to serious violations of taste." Numerous communications from people indicate the presence of bitter or metallic taste in the mouth one or two days after eating pine nuts.
The violation of taste goes without medical assistance for several days to weeks. All the messages refer to nuts produced in China. "Pine nuts are contraindicated in obesity due to the high fat content, however, if you really want those nuts, you can pay for them, but not more than 30 g per day. cases of individual intolerance to this product, accompanied by allergic reactions to anaphylactic shock.