The notion of fruit , which comes from the Latin word fructus , refers to a product of certain plants that shelters and provides protection to the seeds . It arises from the development of the ovary of the flower after fertilization. The adjective dry , on the other hand, describes what does not have liquid.
Nuts , therefore, are those that lack juice . These are fruits with a very hard shell that have a water percentage of less than 50% .
The energy content of nuts is very high. They are characterized by having a high level of proteins and fats, and in many cases also of group B vitamins.
Walnuts are the fruits of the walnut tree, a tree whose scientific name is Juglans regia . In addition to B vitamins and proteins, these nuts contain vitamin C, omega 3 fatty acids and lecithin, among other components.
Chestnut trees ( Catanea sativa ), meanwhile, produce a dry fruit called chestnut . This fruit can be consumed raw and is used to make sweets and flour.
The hazelnut ( Corylus avellana ) is the tree whose fruit is the hazelnut , a nut that contributes to the prevention of heart disease, helps control cholesterol and provides benefits in the fight against osteoporosis and arthritis.
With the dried fruit of the almond tree ( Prunus dulcis ), called almond , liqueurs and horchatas can be made. There is also almond milk, a drink that is obtained by adding water to ground almonds and then letting the mixture macerate.
Finally, dried fruits or dried fruits are also usually known as dried fruits: fruits such as figs, grapes and plums that are subjected to a dehydration process.
Although nuts have a bad press due to their high fat content (which is between 50% and 70%), they are a highly recommended food for their countless benefits. They are ideal for treating certain ailments and are an excellent source of essential nutrients , such as vitamins B and E.
In a balanced incorporation, therefore, they could be a great help in keeping us healthy. In fact, the Spanish Heart Foundation recommends eating 50 grams of nuts a day. Almonds and pine nuts are ideal for treating bone problems since they provide a high calcium content (269 mg per 100 g), which helps with bone strengthening and bone mineralization.
Hazelnuts and walnuts are ideal for counteracting high cholesterol levels. Its high level of polyunsaturated fat helps with the health of blood vessels. In addition, walnuts are the nut with the highest level of omega-3.
Cashews, pistachios and pine nuts are the nuts that you should consume if you suffer from diabetes, as they help manage the amount of lipid in the blood. On the other hand, its high nutritional level of trace elements collaborates with the prevention of type 2 diabetes. In short, trace elements are those basic minerals for the correct functioning of the body . Therefore, in the case of diabetes it is essential, collaborating with the proper management of insulin (insulin resistance).
Hazelnuts, walnuts and almonds are ideal foods to treat overweight. Although nutritionists sometimes eliminate them from weight loss diets due to their high fat content, it is not a good practice. Nuts consumed with common sense can help with weight loss since they provide us with a high energy content and their incredible satiating effect keeps us satisfied for longer. In that sense, its consumption can be ideal in times of anxiety for those people who have problems with food .