Macadamia nut. Useful properties the use of prescriptions for women, men and children. Contraindications

Australian Macadamia nut has great importance for the human organism. Thanks to its beneficial properties, it is recommended for heart disease, atherosclerosis and type 2 diabetes and other diseases.

Macadamia Nuts: Culture Description

Macadamia growing tree is considered, and a tropical evergreen culture, which can reach up to 15 meters in height. It grows in the rain forests of Queensland in Australia.

Bloom begins with the onset of spring. Fruit spherical reach up to 3 cm and containing up to 2 units. seed. Hard shell fetal greenish-brown. The very core of white color and sweet taste.

The fruits ripen within 30 weeks. Completely nuts become mature in September. The tree can bear fruit year round, if there are good conditions for this. Mkadamiya can only bear fruit after 8 years of life.

The chemical composition of macadamia nut

elements	Quantity in mg per 100 g product
vitamins
Vitamin A	0,00
vitamin B1	1,30
riboflavin	0,18
vitamin PP	2,49
Vitamin C	1,25
minerals
Carotene	0,00
Sodium	6,00
Potassium	370,00
Calcium	87,00
Magnesium	135,00
Phosphorus	190,00
Iron	372
Fatty acid	AT %
oleic	to 65
palmitoleic	to 25
stearic	4.5
arachidonic	to 2.7
linoleic	1.8
myristic	0.9
Sugar	to 9

Nutritional value and calorie content

100 g of product nut nutritional value is:

• protein, 8 g;
• fat, 76 g;
• carbohydrates, 10g.

  

However, the main value of walnut is its delicious taste that is similar to the taste of hazelnuts. And also it is very nutritious and has a significant benefit to man. 100 g of product nut 718 kcal of caloric value.

Useful and therapeutic properties of macadamia

Macadamia - nut, useful properties which have a huge role for the human body. They consist of vitamins, minerals, monounsaturated fatty acids, starch, saccharides and water.

Benefits of the female body

When used in nuts to 4 hours, it is able to reduce the intensity of headaches during menopause. PSM timely as when a woman is very irritable and unable to cope with the sudden change of mood, macadamia nut able to normalize an alarm condition.

The oil extracted from the fruit of Macadamia is considered to be a panacea. Not all manufacturers of cosmetic products are added this oil in their products. However, if you add at least 2 drops in any means, for example, in a shampoo or serum for curls, it becomes magical.

Benefits of the male body

Some manufacturers who manufacture products for potency, is added to the composition of Macadamia extract. Thanks to this composition is stored virility. If a man will use at least one nut per day, urogenital system will get stronger and for many years to preserve prostate health. As nut consumption reduces the constant and severe pain.

Benefits for the child's body

Macadamia - nut, useful properties that help the body to an active child and to fully grow. It minerals, micro and macro elements and vitamins contained in the cores in sufficient quantities. With the help of a nut with constant use can strengthen weak immune system of the child.

Zakarmlivat this child product can not be, or will have problems with digestion or obese, May also be allergic. It will be enough to give the child a few nuts a day. Better in the morning, to charge the body of a child for the day.

Due macadamia strengthens skeletal system and minimizes the risk of developing rickets in children. Even those who have hated oatmeal for breakfast, happy to eat it along with the grated nut.

Benefits for Seniors

Eating macadamia nuts can withstand a variety of diseases and lead to normal overall health.

If you regularly eat nuts 5 a day, you can achieve the following:

• lower blood pressure;
• prevent hypertensive crisis;
• prevent the occurrence and development of varicose veins;
• fix the vascular system;
• to slow down the cellular aging;
• reduce the risk of heart and vascular diseases;
• consolidate the skeletal system.

A few important rules

Do not get involved with all sorts of energy drinks. It is wise to put in your menu macadamia nut, and a week later a man feels like his body is filled with energy.

In using this product in the summer it can be good to strengthen your immunity. And in the winter, if you eat a few nuts every morning with coffee, cold and SARS will bypass.

Exotic walnut help to cope with deficiency diseases and blood problems. It also helps to combat vitamin deficiency in humans. Especially useful nuts to those who present metabolic syndrome.

Contraindications to the use of the nut and the possible harm

Eat Australian nut is not recommended:

• in inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, colitis, ulcers);
• if you are allergic to this product, and if you are allergic to peanuts or hazelnuts as compositions they are almost identical;
• during pregnancy is possible only with caution;
• children under the third age.

Other restrictions in the use of a nutritional product no.

Damage exotic fruit can only cause high blood pressure, and obesity. This is due to the fact that there is a large amount of carbohydrates in the composition of the fruit. With such problems in its pure form can not eat, but can be added to desserts, pastries, salads.

The danger of this product is only for pets. With his use of at least one nut in dogs begins severe poisoning, and recuperate the animal could only after 48 hours.

Daily norms Nut consumption for women, men and children

Macadamia - an exotic nut, and in spite of useful properties, it is not to much. On the advice of professionals daily serving of nuts for the adult should not exceed more than '30 This is approximately 12 nuclei.

It all depends on the size, it may turn out and 15 cores on '30 The product is desired, soak overnight in water so that it is then digested well. The main thing is not to exceed a daily dose of peanuts and chew thoroughly.

Children of this product is important to strengthen the growing organism. Due to use exotic fruits can strengthen the immune system and reduce the risk of developing rickets. For a child will be enough to take 2 core in the day for breakfast. This provision will help to charge the child's body with vivacity for the whole day.

Scope nut in medicine. Recipes and reception circuit

macadamia nut is recommended for:

• stress;
• apathy;
• colds;
• vitamin deficiency;
• fatigue.

Walnut in the body as it were, alkalizing and prevents the occurrence of tumors. Take in the best food in the raw state, for this it needs to be cleaned from the shell and soaked in water, and then eat. So do you need to activate the useful qualities of exotic fruit. Below are interesting recipes for health promotion.

For heart

Macadamia - nut, useful properties which help in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. For fatty acid component reduces the expense of cholesterol. It reduces the risk of coronary disease. you should regularly eat nuts in the number of heart-no more than 15 pieces. (30 g).

for immunity

Thanks to the flavonoids that are found in nuts, can prevent toxic substances from the environment sphere inside the body. Flavonoids are getting into the body are converted into antioxidants.

Thanks to them, free radicals are destroyed, thereby the human body to be protected from diseases. it is recommended to take in an amount to enhance immunity nut to 15 pcs. (30 g) every day. Recipe for strengthening the immune system.

Ingredients:

• macadamia nut, 100 g;
• lemon, half together with the peel;
• prunes, 100 g;
• apricots, 50 g;
• raisins, 50 g;
• honey, 3 tbsp. l.

Cooking method:

1. Nuts with lemon and dried fruits is necessary to twist in a meat grinder.
2. Add to the mixture of honey and mix.
3. Transfer the cooked mixture into the jar and let stand for days in a cool place.
4. Ready-mix need to take 2 Art. l. after breakfast, for 30 days.

For weight loss

Fatty acids contained in the nuts, help reduce weight. Also in the present palmitoleic acid, which helps to reduce the accumulation of fat in the body. Macadamia nuts due to its nutritional value, helping to quickly satisfy your hunger, especially when dieting.

During the diet recommended to eat fruit for 20-30 minutes before eating. Daily portion should not exceed '40 Be sure to drink at least 2 liters of water a day.

To maintain beneficial intestinal microflora

Soluble and insoluble dietary fiber helps the body get rid of toxins and help the intestines. Also from digestive problems to help manage complex carbohydrates, which are contained in the fruits. Recipe for cleansing the body.

Ingredients:

• macadamia nut, 5, Art. l .;
• water, 2 tbsp.

Cooking method:

1. Nuts podsolonnoy to pour water and leave for a day in a warm place.
2. After one day the infusion is necessary to drain.
3. Take small sips on an empty stomach is recommended by 100 ml of 1 times a day for 7 days.

To strengthen bone tissue

Macadamia - nut, useful properties that help in the prevention of bone diseases. As part of the fruit contains important elements (manganese, magnesium, phosphorus), which are so important for teeth and bones. Oil can strengthen bone tissue, thereby warning osteoporosis.

For the brain and nervous system

Vitamins B1, copper, manganese, magnesium can strengthen neurotransmitters, are the main chemical elements. Thanks to them, the impulses sent to the brain.

Omega-9 normalize brain activity. For example, raises the spirit, develops memory and prevents diseases in neurology.

For the treatment of arthritis

This element, as omega-6 contained in the composition of walnut, it helps to avoid excess in the human body. With the shortage of this material may appear such diseases as arthritis, diabetes, and cancer and heart disease.

can be cured at the expense of oil:

• headache;
• diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
• arthrosis;
• arthritis;
• osteochondrosis.

In addition there is an omega-6 and omega-3 in the nut part. This substance is used as a complementary therapy for rheumatoid arthritis in early disease.

The use of walnut in cooking

In cooking, macadamia nuclei have wide application. Despite their high cost, are considered to be sought-after commodity. The taste is similar with hazelnuts, Macadamia flavor although with nothing can not be compared. Walnut is used in cooking for desserts, salads, meat dishes or seafood. Fans use it together with coffee.

In America especially popular demand pastries with macadamia nuts. The product is used for chocolate chip cookies along with the cheesecake.

Ingredients:

• macadamia nuts, 60 g;
• sugar (brown), 80 g;
• egg, 1 pcs .;
• flour, 160 g;
• butter, 120 g;
• chocolate (dark), 100 g;
• cocoa powder, 20 g;
• vanilla sugar, 0.5 hours. l .;
• disintegrant, 1 hr. l .;
• a pinch of salt.

Cooking method:

1. Sift together the flour must be with cocoa powder and baking powder.
2. Butter need to soften and add the sugar, vanilla sugar and salt.
3. Beat the ingredients to increase the volume, until the mixture is light in color.
4. At the same time you need to add when whipping egg, it does not stop beating.
5. Add the flour, the dough should have a uniform.
6. Nuts and chocolate need to finely chop. Add them to the dough.
7. The finished weight of the beads divided slightly flatten them and put in a pan, previously the laid parchment paper.
8. Between the balls you need to leave a bit of space.
9. Good reheat oven and put on a baking 15 minutes at 180 degrees.

The use and application of macadamia oil in cosmetology

Macadamia oil is used:

• for the manufacture of cosmetic creams;
• as a cleaning agent;
• body wraps;
• to lubricate the lips;
• to lubricate the skin around the eyes.

It is the main component for the manufacture of masks for the face. It can be used for any skin type. How to apply oil in cosmetic purposes, can be found of the following recipes.

for the skin

With this mask, you can nourish the skin, making it soft. Eliminate peeling, redness or inflammation. Recipe nourishing mask for the face.

Ingredients:

• macadamia oil, 1 part. l .;
• honey (flower), 1 tbsp. l .;
• yoghurt (natural), 1 tbsp. l .;
• egg yolk, 1 pcs .;
• cereal (oatmeal), 1 tbsp. l.

Cooking method:

1. Oatmeal blender to grind.
2. Heat the oil process water bath.
3. Beat the chicken yolk (better use a non-metallic bowl), connect the other components.
4. Mix.

The finished mask should be applied to the steaming your face with a brush, and leave for 15 minutes. Wash off with plain water, applied to the skin moisturizer. The session should be conducted in the evening for 7 days. Recipe purifying facials.

Ingredients:

• chopped fruits, 1 hr. l .;
• home cream, 1 hr. l .;
• honey 2 hours. l.

Cooking method:

1. Fruits need to grind with a blender.
2. Add the cream to the gruel and honey.
3. Mix everything.
4. The mixed composition should be applied to the face as if massaging fingers.
5. Use a mask for 10 minutes, rinse.

Recipe moisturizing facial masks.

Ingredients:

• walnuts, 1 tbsp. l .;
• applesauce, for 3 hours. l .;
• honey 2 hours. l .;
• lemon juice, 10 drops.

Cooking method:

1. Nuts to be crushed.
2. Add them applesauce, honey, lemon juice.
3. This composition to lubricate the face and leave for 15 minutes, then rinse.

Recipe soothing facials.

Ingredients:

• macadamia oil, 20 mL;
• 1 egg yolk;
• yogurt, 1 tbsp. l .;
• oatmeal, '40

Cooking method:

1. Yolk to whip in maslitse.
2. To attach weight yogurt, oatmeal.
3. Mask to apply to the face with a thin layer, leave for 15 minutes, rinse.

For hair

Thanks to fatty acids, which are present in the oil, you can moisturize and restore hair. They will become shiny, strong and smooth. The tips will stop split. Recipe restoring hair masks.

Ingredients:

• macadamia oil, 2 tbsp. l .;
• cocoa butter, 2 tablespoons. l .;
• honey (flower), 2 tablespoons. l .;
• dry cinnamon, 0.5 hours. l.

Cooking method:

1. Oil is necessary to heat the water bath method, not to exceed 30 degrees.
2. Thick honey should be diluted with warm water.
3. All components of the mix (use a non-metallic bowl). For the procedure you need to use a plastic bag and scarf.

Before the procedure, you need to moisten the hair and comb through. Prepared mixture of massage techniques to rub into the roots, spread over the locks and the ends of the grate. then wrap the foil head and a scarf.

Mask can be held at the tresses for 2 hours. After a time, first rinse with plain water, finally with water and lemon juice. It is necessary to wash away the shine from the hair that remains after oil. The session recommended to perform 1 time in 7 days, for 2 months.

How to choose a quality and tasty walnut

Macadamia nuts is considered to be the most delicious in the world.

However, in order not to make mistakes when choosing a high-quality nuts should pay attention to the packaging of Australian varieties:

• collard;
• Sewell;
• howard;
• Ebony.

Also pay attention to Hawaiian varieties:

• Kakea;
• Lkaika;
• Keauhou;
• Keaau.

Such varieties and how Teddington Beaumont have shell which breaks easily. They were removed recently. Also, when choosing should take into account the quality of the treated kernels. They have to be meaty, dense and without damage. This way the product can be found and ordered online - store, or buy in specialty stores.

How to crack a nut

It is not easy to split the exotic nut. He is considered the hardest nut to crack in the world. In industry, it can be split using special equipment.

Independently split nut is also possible, if it is present and there is a gap for opening the intended key. It must be inserted into the slot and turn, everything is ready. In this manner, the nut can be easily removed from hard shells.

If the slot in the shell is free, it is usually a hammer does not always turn out to break the shell. It is better Walnut hamstring, put the nut on a metal substrate, and then hit the seam hammer. You may need to be not just one hit that until the end of crack a nut.

It is not necessary to split once all the nuts. Since the nut prolonged contact with air, oil begins to give bitterness. Exempt from nut shells need as much as you need to use it immediately.

How to store macadamia nuts

In macadamia shells can be stored during 2 years at a temperature not exceeding 10 degrees.

After cleansing nut must-sealed packaging in vacuum bags. Maintain at a temperature not higher than 5 degrees Celsius, for no more than 1 year. Without vacuum suitability of nuts is limited to 3 months.

Store and nuts can be refrigerated in a glass jar with a tight lid. Also, the nucleus can be stored in salt or sugar during 4 weeks. Is no longer recommended to store the product in time, as it is during this time will lose their properties.

How to use the shell macadamia

Die Hard shell also has widespread application, as well as the fetus. Especially where the product is grown and processed. Solid shell is used as a raw material to melt the fire and cooking food to replace conventional wood. Sometimes its use as mulch in order to protect other plants from drying out the soil.

In Russia, the countries of the shell make an infusion with vodka or moonshine. The shell keeps the valuable quality of the fruit and is characterized in that it has a pleasant flavor, vanilla flavor and taste of melted cream.

Macadamia nuts because of their vitamins and fatty acids is considered to be very healthy foods. Although it is a high-calorie nut to crack, it is recommended to drink for weight loss. Though expensive, this medicinal product pays for itself many valuable properties, which are available in a rich format.

Author: Belaeva Christina

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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