Chilgoza Pine Nuts are Deliciously Healthy The comes from the Pinus gerardiana pine tree. They are good for health and different parts of the tree are used for other things too.The Chilgoza pine nut comes from the tree Pinus gerardiana which naturally grows Moncler shiny thomas Men down jackets black in the north west Himalayan region and extends through Balochistan (Pakistan) and Afghanistan, mlb jerseys growing at altitudes from 5500 to 9000 feet. It can grow on barren hillsides and is very hardy and able to withstand both cold and drought. moncler grenoble As it needs little soil to grow but has a large root system it helps prevent landslides.Health Benefits from ChilgozaThe seeds are cylindrical and can grow up to 3 centimetres, with up to 40 seeds (or nuts) in one cone. The name comes from the Farsi meaning 40 in one cone shaped vessel. moncler outlet online shop They contain palmitic, stearic, oleic and linoleic fatty acids, and are high in calcium and other minerals including phosphorous and iron. They also contain niacin (Vitamin B3) and riboflavin (B2), so they can help boost the testosterone levels in men and promote red cell growth. The moncler vanoise antioxidants present in Chilgoza neutralize free radicals and so can help to prevent cancer and cardio vascular diseases. They are good for the skin and eyesight, boost the immune system and can lift our mood, relieving stress and anxiety.Uses for the Chilgoza TreeThe Chilgoza bearing tree, Pinus gerardiana, Moncler Bady quilted hooded down jacket Orange exudes an oleoresin when tapped and this is a good source of turpentine oil which is used as a nutrient, tonic and aphrodisiac in traditional medicine in Pakistan. It is also used as an expectorant, stimulant and is used to treat chronic arthritis when it is mixed with honey.Even the pine cones which contain the nuts exude a white resin which is used by locals to patch up cracked wooden containers, rather as pitch is used. The bark of the tree is used for making baskets and buckets, so no part is wasted as the timber is often used as firewood.Chilgoza Trees are in Need of ProtectionIn Himachal Pradesh, India, there are concerns about the Chilgoza trees as they have been suffering from adverse weather conditions in that region, as well as from lack of care as local people Moncler Mens goose down Hooded Dark gray jackets have been cutting down the trees for fuel and to make some extra cash.There are similar occurrences in Pakistan, but there NaturePakistan (WWF) has set up a project to cut out the middlemen who buy s from villagers. They buy the s cheaply from the people who painstakingly harvest the nuts and then sell them to merchants in Lahore, making large profits on the sale. This is especially so when they are sold as aphrodisiacs. Also the harvesters get 2000 moncler france rupees for each tree they fell currently, but there is now a 10,000 rupee fine for cutting down a young tree, hopefully making it not financially viable to do so.Make a Healthy Chilgoza Snack In Pakistan in winter people make a snack called Kish Kish by mixing (outer skin removed) with jaggery which has been well pounded, peanuts with moncler online outlet usa the outer skin removed, walnuts, sultanas and dried coconut shreds, and eat it on cold mornings to give them an energy boost. It is a very healthy snack which you can easily make

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