The basis of good oil are raw materials. In the case of walnut oil, what matters is the quality of the nuts themselves, their freshness and the method of processing. The most valuable oil is obtained by cold pressing. This means that the process takes place without the use of high temperature and without chemical refining.
Cold pressing allows you to preserve:
- natural fatty acid profile,
- temperature sensitive vitamins,
- bioactive compounds responsible for antioxidant activity.
After extrusion the oil is merely filtered or left to settle naturally. No treatments are used to improve color or smell. Thanks to this, the finished product retains its characteristic, nutty aroma and full nutritional value.
Walnut oil is primarily source of unsaturated fatty acids. Their proportions make it this oil is particularly valued in the diet of adults, seniors and mentally ill people.
Its composition includes:
- omega-3 acids (alpha-linolenic acid),
- omega-6 acids (linoleic acid),
- vitamin E,
- B vitamins,
- polyphenols and phytosterols,
- minerals such as magnesium, zinc and potassium.
Support for the brain and nervous system
It is not without reason that walnuts have been associated with concentration and mental performance for years. The oil obtained from these nuts retains most of their biological potential.
Omega-3 fatty acids:
- support the functioning of neurons,
- take part in memory processes,
- are an important element of the diet of people exposed to long-term stress.
Additionally present in the oil polyphenols help neutralize free radicals that can negatively affect nerve cells. For this reason, walnut oil is often chosen by intellectually active people, students and seniors who care about mental fitness.
Walnut oil, heart and cholesterol
Regularly including walnut oil in your diet may have a beneficial effect on your lipid profile. Unsaturated fatty acids help maintain normal levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides, which is important in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
In practice this means that:
- oil can replace less valuable fats in the diet,
- works well as an element of the diet of people with lipid disorders,
- supports the elasticity of blood vessels.
Of course, oil is not a medicine, but it can be a valuable element of the daily menuespecially if accompanied by a balanced diet.
Due to its characteristic taste and smell, walnut oil is widely used in cooking. It covers many areas “cold” – because this is the only way to consume the oil so that it retains all its properties.
- Add it to a salad based on arugula, spinach and lamb’s lettuce.
- Choose combinations with fruits such as pear, apple or figs.
- Use it to make salad dressings with honey, mustard or balsamic vinegar.
- Pour it over cooked vegetables, e.g. beets or broccoli.
- Add to groats, rice and pasta after cooking.
Walnut oil also finds its place in sweet cuisine. Great goes well with oatmeal, millet, fruit and cocoa smoothie, cottage cheese and dairy-based desserts.
However, walnut oil will work not only in the kitchen, but also in… the bathroom. It is worth mentioning that walnut oil is also used in skin care. Thanks to its light consistency, it works well works well for people with combination and oily skin. As an ingredient of creams and masks, it supports the hydrolipid barrier of the skin and helps maintain elasticity. Perfect for face and body massage.
Sources: Terazgotuje.pl
