BENEFITS OF AFRICAN WALNUT: Fertility Booster
It’s
that time of the year again when the African walnuts are seen everywhere in the
market.
The African walnut has been noted for its remarkable benefits to human health and proven to be an excellent source of essential minerals, vitamins, fiber and phytonutrients needed for healthy functioning of the human body.
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BACKGROUND:
Botanical name: Tetracarpidium conophorum or
Plukenetia conophora
Common name: Gabon nut,conophor nut
BENEFITS OF AFRICAN WALNUTS:
HEART DISEASES SUCH AS HYPERTENSION
AND HEART ATTACK: Have
you heard of L-arginine before? It’s very vital for those suffering from
hypertension and other heart diseases! And guess what? African walnuts have
loads of it!
Serves
as an Antidote
Both the
nuts, leaves and barks of the African walnut act as an effective antidote for
counteracting poisons, insect stings, scorpion stings etc. It is also effective
for treating certain types of toxic metal poisoning.
WEIGHT LOSS EFFECT: To shed off that excess body
weight, belly fat and reduce body cholesterol, the African walnut is a top
choice snack for you. But know that you must stick to the serving size because
they are quite high in calories.
SLEEP DISORDERS: For those having disturbed sleep
especially at night, taking this special nut before bedtime might be that magic
pill you need because it increases your melatonin which acts on your brain and
signal your body to give you a sound sleep.
IRREGULAR MENSTRUAL FLOW AND
OVULATION PROBLEMS:
African walnuts are rich in omega 3 Fatty acids which aid to regulate hormone
levels and manage menstrual cramps (pains). Its high iron content (14%DV per
serving) is vital to replenish blood and energy supplies while menstruating.
DIABETES: African walnut is a healthy
snack to help reduce the risks of type 2 diabetes.
COGNITIVE (BRAIN) FUNCTIONING: the healthy fats and pyridoxine
in African walnuts are key facilitators to improving cognitive function.
Growing kids should tap from this benefit as well!
ANAEMIA AND IMMUNE SYSTEM: With the high antioxidant and
iron content of African walnut, you are sure to ward off infections, anaemia
and even eye related problems by just consuming a serving of this nut daily!
CANCER: African walnuts have been shown
to play a vital role in reducing the risks of prostate and breast cancer in
humans.
Culinary Purposes:
Although the African walnuts can
be eaten raw, but it is preferably eaten cooked, sun-dried or roasted and
snacked on. The nuts can equally be ground and used for soup preparations.
It has a similar flavour with that of a
chestnut and hazelnut and serves as the perfect spices for flavouring meat,
fish and several dishes.
Anti-inflammatory Properties: African walnut is an excellent
source of tannin which is very effective for tackling body inflammation thus can
be used for treating rheumatoid arthritis, bronchial inflammation or asthma.
Anti-aging Properties: African walnut is a rich source
of antioxidants such as ellagic acid, melatonin, manganese, vitamin E,
polyphenols and selenium thus can be used for preventing the onset of early
ageing as well as prevents cellular damage.
HOW DOES AFRICAN WALNUTS BOOST FERTILITY?
SPERM PRODUCTION AND INFERTILITY
IN MEN:
This
special nut is also known to boost sperm production, sperm health, sperm
development and sperm count. For instance, taking a serving of this nut for
over 8 weeks has been shown to boost men’s fertility. This is mind-blowing!!!
Researchers
reveal that men who include more African walnuts in their diet stand higher
chances of improving their sperm health, sperm development and spermatozoa
count. This is attributive to the high amount of healthy fatty acids present in
these nuts. The leaf extracts of the African walnut can also be used for
boosting fertility in women as well as for treating fibroids.
NOW HOW
MUCH SHOULD YOU EAT? WHAT IS A SERVING OF THIS NUT?
To
obtain maximum benefit from African walnuts, you must learn to stick to the
serving size as overdoing it might not bring desired results especially for the
watch watchers…yeah!
A
serving size is about 30g = 7 whole piece or 14 halves of shelled African
walnuts!
HOW CAN I TAKE MY WALNUTS?
Snack on
the cooked or boiled walnuts.
Ground
some walnuts and use the powder on sandwiches, salads, or any other dish.
Add
chopped/shredded walnuts to desserts to add a nutty flavor to it or Add
chopped/shredded walnuts to unsweetened yogurt, cereals, smoothies and berries
to make a healthy dessert.
To roast
walnuts, use a 70-75°c oven for 15-20 minutes.
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