Chilgoza pine seeds health
benefits nutritious facts English
Chilgoza,pine nuts or pine seeds
are also called Pinus gerardiana, known as the Chilgoza pine. There are
forty nuts in one pine. Some of the common names of chilgoza are pignoli, cedar
nuts,pinon nuts, pinyon pinenuts.etc. chilgoza or pine seeds are used as dry
fruits.
Chilgoza Pine is one of
edible pine nuts it is rich source of carbohydrates and proteins.
Pine seeds are generally called and saled as Chilgoza. chilgoza is also called
Neje (plural) or Neja (singular). Chilgoza trees are nearly 20 percent of the
Pakistani forests. Chilgoza is one of the most important cash crops
of Himachal Pradesh, India.it is also found in Afghanistan
(Kabul). chilgoza is very expensive
sold at approximately PKR 2800-3400 INR 1800-2400 per kilogram.
Health Benefits of chilgoza or
pine nuts:
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Pine nuts are source of lutein and
Vitamins A,these both helps in sharpening vision.chilgoza has monounsaturated
fat.
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It is source of vitamin b such as
riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), pantothenic acid, thiamin and
folates.
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It is also good source of iron
which is good for nervous system. Pine seeds or chilgoza makes bones stronger
bones because it contains Vitamin D.
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It is source of vitamin c which boosts
immunity system. Pine nuts help in weight loss because pine nuts contain
pinoleic acid.
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Use of pines or chilgoza helps
body develop fighting against infectious agents and scavenge harmful
oxygen-free radicals.
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Magnesium and protein found in
chilgoza makes them an excellent source of energy, which reduces tiredness.
Nutritious facts of chilgoza or
pine nuts:
Here are nutritious facts of
chilgoza or pine nuts
