Pecan is native to North America, where it is widely used. Pecan has a number of beneficial properties due to its composition, which is rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
In Russia, pecan is not yet as popular as walnut, possibly due to its high cost. It is used by pastry chefs more for decoration than as a filling for pies.
What is Pecan Nut?
Pecan is a deciduous walnut tree related to walnuts. Pecan kernels taste like walnut kernels, but softer and softer. Unlike walnuts, pecans are never bitter and never wormy, as they are completely covered with shells. Peeled, this nut resembles a human brain with its structure and longitudinal stripes.
In Russia, pecans are grown in the Caucasus and the Black Sea coast. In big cities, you can buy it in supermarkets, mostly in a cleaned form, in bulk or packaged. Pecan kernels are very high in calories, but when consumed alone and in small amounts, they can help reduce weight and cholesterol levels, as they contain monounsaturated fats. If you combine pecans with meat or milk, the result will be the opposite.
Nutrients and vitamins contained in pecans:
- vitamin C;
- vitamin A;
- vitamin E;
- vitamin K;
- B vitamins;
- folic acid;
- beta-carotene;
- lutein;
- ellagic acid;
- calcium;
- magnesium;
- phosphorus;
- potassium;
- sodium;
- iron;
- zinc;
- copper;
- manganese;
- selenium.
Benefits and uses of pecans
Pecan helps fight cancer cells and is rich in fatty acids with antioxidant properties. This nut is useful for the elderly, as it stops aging, promotes rejuvenation of the body. The same property of the nut is used in the preparation of cosmetics, they improve and rejuvenate the skin.
The oil, which is obtained from pecans in a cold way, contains the same vitamins and nutrients and has a pleasant nutty taste, reminiscent of olive oil. It can be used to dress salads, combined with balsamic vinegar. Pecan oil protects the skin, relieves irritation, moisturizes and nourishes it.
Pecan helps with anemia, chronic fatigue, kidney disease, gastrointestinal tract, regulates testosterone levels, increases potency. The content of carotene and lutein in pecan improves vision.
It is undesirable to leave pecans for a long time, it is better to eat it immediately after release from the shell. The walnut is eaten fresh, fried, it is used to fill a pie or decorate confectionery.
The harm from pecans
The harm from these nuts can be with their large use. It is difficult for the digestive tract to digest a lot of nuts; it is permissible to eat no more than 100 g of this product at a time. In addition, pecan allergies or individual intolerances are possible.
