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The Sweet Almond (prunus dulcis) is thought to have originated in China, then spread, via the Silk Road and later, Alexander the Great’s conquests, to western Asia, Middle East, North Africa and the Meditteranean.
Almonds, because of their unusual levels of monounsaturated fats (26 kernels = 25%dv), oxygenating vit.E (3%dv), dietary fibre (15%dv), magnesium and potassium, promote vigorous cardiovascular health, being particularly active against all LDL cholesterol fractions. Also rich in protein (18amino acids), manganese, calcium, phosphorus, folic acid, enzymes, plus trace iron, zinc, copper, selenium and vit.B2. What’s more, the skins of almonds contain “a most unique combination” of 20 bioflavonoids (such as catechins in green tea and naringenins in grapefruit), which team up with the vit.E, in an amazing synergy, to deliver a KO anti-oxidant, anti-cholesterol punch. Fermentation not only renders the almond skins more digestible, it also neutralises the calcium-denying oxalic acid, (oddly) found in raw almonds.

A great vegetarian protein food, and splendid for weight-loss, preventing gallstones and colon diseases, and possibly the finest breast milk stimulator of all foods.

 

Both the nut and the beauty of the Walnut tree (juglans regia) were deemed a hallowed place by the Greek gods, and their ancient earthly Hellenic cuisine took the classic craft of food fermentation to an amazing degree of sophistication. It is no coincidence that walnut kernels are brain-shaped, as they are a splendid brain food, and, with just 20 half-kernels providing 54% of the daily value (dv) of omega-3 fatty acids, walnuts are also a potent heart food. Other nutrients at exceptional levels are: manganese (25%dv), copper (15%dv), proteins (36%dv - 18 x amino acids, rich in tryptophan), magnesium and phosphorus (12%dv), biotin (15%dv). Also iron, calcium, zinc, trace elements, vitamins B, C and E. Carbohydrate and cholesterol levels are near zero. Total calories are 163.

Anti-oxidants abound in walnuts - one of Nature's finest vegetarian protein snack foods.

 

The Pecan Nut (carya illinoiseis) is a native of North America, the word “pecan” being of Algonquin tribal origin, meaning “nuts needing stone to crack”. Possibly, along with macadamias the most delicious tasting nuts, pecans are also nutrient-dense - rich in phytonutrients, anti-oxidants, natural enzymes, iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, plus vits. B complex, E and A. Rare plant sterols, elevated  levels of oleic/linoleic acids and vit. E, combine to produce a significant anti-oxidant clout – excellent for heart and circulation by reducing LDL cholesterol and high blood pressure. The Chinese say 10 pecans a day = no stress. There are unusually high (for a non-meat source) levels of zinc, essential for skin and prostate health. Well-documented evidence reveals that pecans prevent gallstone disease, especially in women.

As with all nuts, pecans too have enormous protein value.

 

2DIE4’s activated Pepitas (pumpkin seeds) are organically grown in Austria, being derived from a famous European variety, the Styrian cucurbita pepo.  Unlike other pumpkins, these seeds do not have tough, fibrous outer shells – naturally hull-less. Indians from both North and South America revered pumpkins and their seeds for their fine dietary and medicinal properties. Via Aztec influence, pepitas have become enormously popular in modern Mexican cuisine. Pepita seeds boast a natural abundance of nutrients – rich in minerals (just 70gms. gives 100% of daily value of manganese, 90% d.v. of magnesium, 80% d.v. of phosphorus), plus high levels of iron, selenium, zinc and copper. Excellent proteins (espec. tryptophan), vit.B complex (espec. folate), vit.K and A, omega 3&6 oils, carotenoids and phytosterols. Pepitas are a brilliant food-medicine for the treatment of several ailments – BPH (benign prostate hypertrophy), hypertension and stroke, internal parasites, osteoporosis, osteo inflammation/arthritis. The fabulous oils and phytosterols reduce “bad” cholesterol levels, enhance immune response and decrease the risk of certain cancers.

Pumpkin seeds have long been praised for their positive effects upon the urinary tract, as well as for their libido enhancement.

The Brazil nut tree (bertholletia excelsa) is an enormous tree, up to 70 metres high, and is native to
the Amazon rain forests of South America.
It ONLY bears fruit in its wild habitat. The Brazil nut contains a whopping 70% unsaturated fats and 17% protein. The raw nut (seed) will burn like a candle. Brazil nut oil is an exquisite mix of oleic, linoleic, palmitic, alpha linoleic, myristic and stearic acids, plus some phytosterols and saponins. The oil is used in cosmetics as a brilliant skin and hair conditioner/cleanser.
Brazil nuts are extremely rich in selenium, a major anti-oxidant used in the natural treatment and prevention of cancer, particularly prostate/mammary/lung/bowel-related, and heart disease. Plus other splendid nutrients: Zinc, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, vit.E, thiamine, trace B vits., super carbs and 18 amino acids.

Brazil Nuts are a perfect source of protein for vegetarians.