WALNUT

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALNUT

    Walnut is the most popular nut usually consumed by every kind of people. It consists of a remarkable number of health beneficial nutrients made us to put the walnut in daily diet.

     Walnut consists of kernel of seeds known as nutshell which is present in the fruit of the plant known as Juglans regia and belongs to the family of Juglandaceae. 

Walnut benefit

• Walnut contains about 72% of mono-unsaturated fatty acid specially oleic acid. Walnut is rich in several essential omega-3 fatty acids i.e. arachidonic acid, linoleic acid, alpha-linoleic acid. Daily consumption of walnut help to reduce the low debsity lipoprotein or bad cholesterol level and put the level of low density lipoprotein or good cholesterol in blood to protect the heart from several kind of diseases. Those fatty acid has remarkable effect on the treatment of coronary artery disease and the protection of the heart from strokes. Omega-3 fatty acid also has the anti-inflammatory action to minimize the  risk of several health problem such as high or low blood pressure and stay away some cancer like prostate cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer etc.

• Walnut rich in phyto-chemical compounds which are well known to have excellent anti-oxidant property. They are vitamin E, melatonin, carotenoids, melatonin etc. This active constituent helps to keep away the risk of several cancer, inflammation, neurological problem and some kind of age related problems. Walnut helps to reduce the development of free radical compounds. Vitamin E is a good anti oxidant which help to maintain the development of the component of cell as well as mucous membrane and also protect the skin by reducing the oxygen free radical compounds.

• It also contains several vitamin B complex forms like riboflavin, thiamin, folic acid, niacin, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6,vitamin B12. Walnut is rich in manganese, copper, iron,zinc, potassium, calcium. Copper usually promote the secretion of several enzymes like cytochrome, c-oxidase etc. Zinc helps to maintain the secretion of enzyme which lead to the development of sperm cell and digestion and also several biosynthesis.

 Walnut is found to have wonderful astringent effect to prevent the skin dryness and make them glow and smooth. So, it can be used as an element in body spa including message & aroma therapy as well as in the formulation of various cosmetic products.

RAJMA

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF RAJMA

     Rajma is universally popular nut element used in various dishes like salad, curry, pulao. It is broadly used in the Mexican cuisine. It is like kidney shaped so, it is also called kidney bean.The rajma should be kept in daily diet because of its essential health beneficial nutrients.

     Rajma consists of seeds of pop-fruit of plant,a type of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) of the family known as Fabaceae.

Kidney bean (Rajma) benefits

• Kidney beans are the rich source of folic acids, several proteins and minerals. It can promote the health of the heart. The folate compound helps to reduce the level of amino acid compound, homocysteine which usually increase the risk of several cardiovascular problems. Kidney beans are rich in magnesium which promote the heart benefits. Magnesium prevents the hardening of arteries present in heart and help to raise the flow of blood, oxygen and many nutrients through the arteries.    

• Rajma is a good source of dietary fiber. They help to treat the constipation by increasing the bulk in the stool to make them speed up through the intestine. They are also used to remove away the irritable bowel syndrome.

• Rajma seeds contain high level of iron which helps to boost up the energy level and helps to restore the iron which is needed for strong health. You will be amazed that it gives very much low calorie below 50kcal. It also help to control the normal glucose level in blood.   

• It also contains the sufficient quantity of vitamin K which help to promote the development of brain as well as nervous system. It is popular to treat the alzheimer's disease.

ALMOND

ALMOND-THE HEALTHY NUT

    Almond are the most popular nut believed to have notable number of health benefits. It is almost favourite to all kind of people. Almond are good source of vitamin E, protein, phytosterol, fiber, anti-oxidants,minerals like copper, phosphorus, magnesium etc.

Almond benefits

• Those who consumes 5-6 almonds daily can stay away from the risk of heart attack at about 50 %.
• Some clinical study has found that the active constituents of almond provide the effective action on the controlling of blood cholesterol level. It help reduce the bad cholesterol level and increase the level of good cholesterol in blood.
• They promote both inside and outside wall of artery from damage.
• The flavonoid content in almond is reportedly seen to provide the synergistic effect along with vitamins specially vitamin E; thus help to stay away the several heart disease.
• Almond is rich in phosphorus which improve the health of bone and the contents of the enamel of teeth.
• Almond help to promote weight loss. Recent study has seen that those people who consume the almonds twice in a week is possibly to weight loss than who never eat almonds.  
•  Almond can control the glucose level in blood and stimulate the secretion of insulin; thus promote normal blood sugar.
• Riboflavin compound in almond promote the brain activity and can treat against Alzheimer's disease. L-cartinine present in almond are also found to have the same effect on brain.