Pine Nuts Kernel

Chilgoza Pine Nut

(Pinus Gerardiana) is another distinct pine variety found in the Western Himalayan forests of Pakistan, India (Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh), and Afghanistan. Chilgoza pines have similar in appearance as stone pines; featuring long slender, pointed kernels.

In Asia two species are widely harvested, Korean Pine (Pinus koraiensis) in northeast Asia (the most important species in international trade), and Chilgoza Pine (Pinus Gerardiana) in the Western Himalaya as said above. Four other species, Siberian Pine (Pinus sibirica), Siberian Dwarf Pine (Pinus pumila), Chinese White Pine (Pinus armandii) and Lacebark Pine (Pinus bungeana), are also used to a lesser extent. Afghanistan is an important source of pine nuts.

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Nutritional benefits of 135 gram of dried pine nuts are:

Calories: 909 k calories	Protein: 31g
Carbohydrate: 18g	Total Fat: 91g
Fiber: 5g	Cholesterol: 0g
Sodium: 3 mg	Magnesium: 251 mg
Calcium: 16 mg	Vitamin E: 9.33 mg
Vitamin B3: 4.387 mg	Sugars: 3.59 g
Iron: 5.53 mg

As you will see, pine nuts contain most of the vital nutrients required by our body. They are also a good source of zinc, vitamin B2 and potassium

Health Benefits of Pine Nuts

Pine nuts contain the highest amount of proteins, found in any nut. Pine nuts are the only source of pinoleic acid, that helps in stimulating the hormones that act as appetite suppressants. A handful of pine nuts have enough pinoleic acid, that can stimulate the intestines to produce hormones called CCK. This CCK signals the brain to turn off the hungry mode. Thus, slowing down the stomach’s rate of digestion and giving you a feeling of full stomach. This is great for those who are watching their weight or are dieting.

Pine nuts are also the only nuts with highest concentration of oleic acid. Oleic acid is a mono-saturated fat that helps the liver to eliminate harmful triglycerides from the body. They are also great for your heart, as they contain the same mono-saturated fats as in olive oil. They help reduce cholesterol and protect the arteries from damage, thus preventing heart attacks.

Pine nuts have high antioxidants, that help protect the cells from damage due to free radicals. They are power packed with iron, that helps in increasing the hemoglobin level of the blood. Pine nuts also contain magnesium that helps in reliving muscle cramps, fatigue and tension.

Pine nuts are extracted to produce oil, that is very famous for its nutty and mild flavor. In southwest America, a special coffee known as ‘Pinon’, is made from pine nuts. This is a dark roast coffee. that has a deep, nutty flavor. They are regularly included in fish recipes, vegetarian recipes and meat dishes as a source of dietary fiber.

With the above information on pine nuts health benefits, I am sure you must have found your answer to the question ‘are pine nuts healthy for you?’. If you are trying to lose weight and need to maintain a healthy diet, do eat some pine nuts. These health benefits of pine nuts will surely prove to be a healthy choice for health conscious people.