The nut tree cleanses the body, and its oil extends the youth of the skin!

The hazelnut grows on thin trunks of a plant called a nut. Its height sometimes reaches 10 meters. Its fruits have one more name - hazelnuts. They were withdrawn by repeated crossing and as a result we received a very useful and valuable product. In addition, from hazelnuts make oil, which is used in cooking, medicine and cosmetology.

Growing hazelnuts in southern regions, prefer generous fertile soils, but at the same time completely unpretentious to weather conditions. Hazelnut is a cultivated plant, unlike its fellow - forest hazel, although it is called hazelnut.

The most famous and common varieties of hazelnut are Crimean, bade and kerassund. In their properties, they are all alike, but hazelnut in comparison with them has the thinnest shell and the largest kernel. How to look like a ripe hazelnut can be seen in the photo below.

About the use of the product

Hazelnut, or hazelnut, contains about 60% of the oil, which, in turn, consists of valuable organic acids. In addition, these fruits are rich in protein and vitamins, and they are also suppliers of such important mineral nutrients as magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, etc., Considering its composition, it becomes clear that hazelnuts will be useful for adults and children alike.

The use of this product is recommended to patients during rehabilitation after a serious illness;he perfectly restores his strength when the body is exhausted. Still hazelnuts are very useful for people suffering from cardiovascular diseases - potassium and calcium strengthen the smooth heart muscle, the walls of the vessels, giving them elasticity.

In addition, the kernels of this nut have a beneficial effect with:

• anemia and other blood diseases;
• varicose veins;
• thrombophlebitis;
• problems with capillaries;
• trophic ulcers;
• gassing in the intestine;
• of nephrolithiasis;
• increased prostate gland;
• decreased immunity.

What else are hazelnuts useful for? With their help, you can cleanse the body and prevent the putrefactive processes. They normalize liver function and effectively purify it. These fruits are indicated for use in diabetes mellitus and for stimulation of milk production in lactating women.

Important! Hazel contains in its composition a very important substance - paclitaxel, which is able to prevent the development of cancer. Therefore, this product is considered an excellent tool for cancer prevention.

If you rub a hazelnut with water and add a small amount of honey, you can get an effective remedy for rheumatism, bronchopulmonary diseases and anemia.

Caloric value of

Calorie content of hazelnut - 628 kcal per 100 g of product. According to this indicator hazelnut significantly outperforms all other nuts. And if you compare it with some food, you can say that it is caloric:

• milk - 7 times;
• bread - 3 times;
• chocolate - 8 times.

Warning! Eating a few cores a day, you get half the daily calorie rate!

With a high caloric content hazelnuts contain a small amount of carbohydrates, the lack of which is compensated for by fat and protein.

Cautions

As you know, any product has its own contraindications;In addition, in some cases, a hazelnut can also cause harm. It is strictly forbidden to use in such cases:

• diabetes in children in severe form;
• chronic liver disease in severe form.

Otherwise, it is sufficient to adhere to the following recommendations.

1. The daily norm of hazelnut should not exceed 50 g.
   

   Important! Excess of this dose can cause a spasm of cerebral vessels and, as a consequence, there will be a headache.

2. Forest nuts should be purchased only in shell. Losing its shell, the nucleus of hazelnut begins to disintegrate mineral substances and vitamins;as a result, the product loses its usefulness.
3. It is not necessary to store nuts too long - in half a year a significant share of value is lost.

Oil from hazelnut

From kernels of a hazel nut produce a wonderful product - nut oil. It gained its popularity in the last century for its high taste qualities;At the same time, its useful properties were discovered, which are still successfully used both for medical and cosmetic purposes.

. Application in medicine

. The hazelnut oil shows the following medicinal properties:

• anti-inflammatory;
• regenerating;
• wound-healing;
• toning;
• astringent.

Due to the fact that this product has a wide range of action, it has been used to treat many diseases. With the help of nut oil, it is possible to improve the functioning of the intestines, restore liver function, cleanse the body of toxins and get rid of intestinal parasites.

By using this product, you can significantly reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and prevent the onset of atherosclerosis. The hazelnut oil helps maintain normal blood pressure and strengthens the bone tissue. It is useful for vision and epilepsy. For these reasons, this product is often recommended for use by children, adolescents, the elderly, as well as anyone who leads an active lifestyle or professionally engaged in sports.

Use in cosmetology

Butter oil has found application in the field of cosmetology. It is used both in its pure form and as a basic or additional component in the creation of various cosmetic preparations: creams, shampoos, masks, balms, lotions, etc.

This oil is especially useful when caring for problem and mixed skin: it cures acne, cleans and closes the pores, helps to eliminate abscesses and abscesses. In addition, nut oil is considered to be the best treatment for couperose;after its application the vascular network and venous "stars" disappear.

This remedy eliminates any manifestations on the skin caused by external factors: sun, frost and wind - it is peeling, redness and irritation, and there are never any side effects. Hazelnut oil has a rejuvenating effect: it smoothes already wrinkles and prevents the appearance of new ones. While doing massage with this remedy, you can improve the skin condition of the whole body and get rid of cellulite.

In addition, the use of nut oil has a beneficial effect on the hair condition - they stop falling out, they become smooth and strong. If you regularly make masks with the addition of this ingredient, the curls will be docile and shiny.

In the cooking of

Since hazelnut oil contains little saturated fat, it is absorbed by the body almost completely. Nut butter is able to remain fresh for a long time, therefore it is highly valued in the field of cooking. This product has a pleasant slightly sweet taste and a delicate nutty aroma.

Nut butter is added to sauces, pastries, meat and fish dishes, in which it brings a pleasant nutty note.

Recommendation! If you decide to use nut oil in your kitchen, then remember that it should be added in small portions, otherwise its taste will prevail.

You can butter mashed hazelnuts with mashed potatoes and pasta, vegetable and meat salads - try to do it, and your guests will always give a positive assessment of your culinary talent.

Tip! If you wish to soften the strong nutty aroma of this product, then in this case it must be mixed with peanut or walnut oil.

And remember that for frying hazelnut oil is not suitable, since it has a low point of smoking.

Use hazelnut properly and stay healthy and beautiful!