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Hickory nuts
Botanically it is called Carya ovata in the walnut family (Juglandaceae). These trees are extensively cultivated in the United States, Canada, Mexico and China for its wood and nut. Hickory wood is coarse, straight, grained and shock resistant and among the toughest, hardest and strongest of woods. It is used in sports equipment and veneers and as timber, charcoal and for smoking meats. Hickory nuts are important game food; even the bitter nuts are eaten. The players love it very much as it increases strength, vitality and vigour which are essential requirements of a player.
Benefit and uses of Hickory nuts.
- A low-allergy diet, also known as an elimination diet, is often recommended to people with suspected food allergies in order to find out if avoiding common allergen foods gives relief from symptoms. This diet eliminates foods and food additives considered to be common allergens, including nuts.
- Macadamias contain a range of nutritious and health promoting constituents and form an important part of a healthy diet.
- A balanced diet containing macadamias promotes good health, longevity and a reduction in degenerative diseases.
- Hickory nuts contains, 9 nuts (1 oz.),
Calories: 186,
Protein: 3.6g, Carbohydrate: 5.2g,
Total Fat: 18.2g,
Fiber: 1.8g, Good source of: Magnesium (49mg), and Thiamine (0.25mg).
- Hickory nuts have a dramatically reduced risk of heart disease at least in part because nut consumption lowers cholesterol levels.
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