Walnut or, as it is also called, royal walnut comes from the Balkans, but today the geography of its popularity is much wider. This fruit is especially honored in the USA, China and Central Asia. And there are a number of reasons for this: it has a great effect on brain activity, improves the functioning of the heart, develops memory, helps build muscle. But its properties in the reproductive sphere are in particular demand, especially among men.
Chemical composition
The kernels hidden behind a hard shell are rich in various vitamins and minerals so essential to the human body:
- Vitamins of group B, without which the full function of the heart, nervous system, stomach is impossible.
- To a lesser extent, but there are vitamins A, E, K, which are responsible for the functioning of the vision, the reproductive system, the processing of useful elements by the body.
- Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, cleanses the body of toxins, promotes the absorption of folic acid and iron, without which oxygen cannot be transported in the blood.
- Sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium is needed by a person in small quantities, so a portion of walnuts is fully capable of satisfying this need. For example, a quarter cup of peeled fruit contains the daily rate of Omega-3, which is so rare in products.
Such a rich set of elements has a positive effect on various systems in the human body, including the reproductive system.
Did you know? The protein in the walnut composition is able to fully replace an analogue of dairy or meat origin, moreover, it is absorbed much faster.
Useful properties for men
In addition to the general improvement, walnuts strengthen and male health. In this regard, they have both short-term and long-term effects:
- The king's nut is a good aphrodisiac, especially if consumed with dairy products. Such satellites will help the nuclei to better assimilate and increase their impact on the libido, making the excitation stronger. This is made possible by zinc, magnesium and calcium, which increase the production of the main male hormone - testosterone.
Important! However, men who have problems with weight, like an aphrodisiac, it is better not to abuse: such a high-calorie snack can quickly add extra pounds.
- Regular use of strong nuclei accelerates blood in the body, the active circulation of which provides high-quality and long-lasting erection.
- Walnuts are also used as prevention of prostatitis and prostate adenoma.
Therefore, men at any age will not interfere with eating 8-10 cores per day, to saturate the body, but it does not exceed the norm, because the abuse of nuts can have negative consequences.
Learn more about the beneficial properties of walnuts, particularly green nuts and shells.
Possible harm to men
Increased calorie walnuts (640 kcal per 100 g) is capable of delivering a crushing blow not only to the figure, but also to health.
Overeating such products is fraught with:
- liver problems;
- stomach disorders;
- vasospasm;
- stomatitis.
Did you know? One adult walnut tree can produce up to 300 kg of fruit per year.
Contraindications for use
In some cases, walnuts, despite their usefulness, it is better to give up in order to avoid deterioration of health. Make it necessary for people who suffer:
- allergic to the fruit or protein in their composition;
- eczema;
- psoriasis;
- neurodermatitis;
- stomach disorders;
- increased clotting;
- colitis and entrokolitom.
Nuts are highly undesirable to give children under 3 years old.
Read also about the beneficial properties and the use of varieties of nuts: hazelnut, hazelnuts, cashews, pistachios, pecans, almonds, peanuts, Brazilian, black, gray.
Daily ration
The recommended rate of consumption of fruits - 7-9 cores per day. At the same time be sure to monitor the quality of the products: they must be mature, without mold and damage.
Storage conditions
It’s easy to store walnuts, the main thing is to stick to some simple rules:
- If you plan to store the fruit during the season, then use a sealed container with a tight lid to prevent air from entering. Pick up the container from iron or glass, because the packages can cause rotting.
- Packed nuts need to find the right place: away from sunlight, in a dark, dry place.
- When the nuts are already peeled, they will only be safe in the fridge. For this purpose, only glass jars will fit, in which the cores can lie down without losing their value for six months.
Important! For longer storage, it is better to hide walnuts in bags in the freezer. Just put them next to food is undesirable.
Sour cream and walnuts
A mixture of sour cream and nuts is truly a miracle for the male body, especially if you choose home-made dairy products for cooking. The recipe for this aphrodisiac is quite simple:
- 300 g sour cream;
- 1 tbsp. water;
- 1 tbsp. l gelatin;
- 80 g of peeled nuts.
- Whip sour cream.
- Heat the water, then add gelatin there and dissolve well.
- Mix the whipped sour cream with the dissolved gelatin and pour the nuts there.
- The resulting mixture is poured into molds and sent to the refrigerator for solidification.
This recipe is quite useful, but to improve the taste in the sour cream, you can add a little sugar, although it is not entirely useful for the figure.
Read also about the best varieties and agricultural techniques of growing walnuts.
Walnut has excellent taste and a rich set of vitamins, so it must be present in the diet of every person who cares about their health. This is especially important for men who want to remain in their prime at any age.