The oil, which is obtained from walnut fruit, is prepared by pressing. The process of making this oil is long enough, as the fruits should mature within 4 months after tearing them off the tree. Walnut oil has undeniable useful properties, due to its high content of vitamins, polyunsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants. Walnut oil is widely used in cosmetology, cooking, as well as for healing and strengthening the healing effect in certain diseases.
What is so useful nut oil?
The healing properties of walnut oil are due to the presence in it:
1. Vitamins.
- Vitamin A supports the skin moisturized and supple. Dry and sensitive skin speaks about the lack of this vitamin.
- Vitamin C is responsible for maintaining the skin elastic, stimulating the formation of collagen.
- Vitamin E protects the skin from premature aging under the action of ultraviolet.
- B vitamins contribute to the acceleration of skin regeneration.
- Vitamin K has an anti-inflammatory effect.
- Vitamin PP is also responsible for the healthy color and hydration of the skin.
2. The huge benefit of essential oil of walnut is also explained by the high content of fatty acids. Polyunsaturated fatty acids or vitamin F are indispensable for the human body, since they can not be synthesized inside it, but must be supplied with food. Nut butter is a recognized leader among plants for the content of such acids. Regulation of the metabolism and protection of the cardiovascular system are the main functions of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
3. In order to understand what else is useful for walnut oil, it is worth mentioning about micro- and macronutrients. Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, iodine, cobalt, copper and zinc are contained in walnut oil. These substances are vital to the human body for:
- normal water-salt metabolism;
- maintaining the structure of cells;
- hemopoiesis and blood clotting;
- acid-base balance;
- muscle contractions;
- conductivity of nerve fibers.
Use in cooking
Walnut oil has indispensable properties for people who do not eat meat and fish. Vegetarians and people observing posts should carefully monitor their diet, as they are deprived of the main source of protein and fatty acids. The use of nuts and their oils for cooking can help balance the amount of nutrients needed. Salads, desserts and pastries acquire a unique taste when adding nut oils.
Invaluable use of walnut oil renders the people, suffering from excess weight, as it stimulates and normalizes a metabolism. In addition, peanut butter is considered a powerful aphrodisiac, which is useful for a variety of sexual life, both men and women. Therapeutic diet for people with diagnoses of hypertension, diabetes, hepatitis and hyperthyroidism also involves eating walnut oil.
Walnut oil has its own contraindications. People with peptic ulcer in the acute stage or gastritis with a low acidity should not consume oil for food.
Enhance the effect of cosmetics
The oil of walnut is actively used in cosmetology. Especially it is effective for those who like to sunbathe. Apply peanut butter before and after tanning to prevent burns and keep a beautiful tan for a longer time. Adding oil to your favorite skin care creams, you can strengthen their effect.