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There is no doubt about the health effects of walnuts. Everything can be used – leaves, fruit and shell. And you definitely don’t have to wait until autumn, when the walnut kernels ripen. Collect the green fruit and create tasty, healthy treats at home.
Green walnuts are not only a true delicacy, but are also extraordinarily healthy. They can be used to make syrup, jam, compote, liqueur or even a decoction. They contain a large amount of vitamin C. They have a positive effect on many things. They are a great immune booster, act against fatigue and depression, detoxify the body, strengthen the liver and stomach, cleanse the blood, the esophageal mucosa and also support the elimination of heavy metals. They also help with hypothyroidism, sore throats and respiratory problems.
However, green walnuts are suitable for consumption not only for their health-beneficial properties, but also for culinary experiences: they are a perfect accompaniment to meat, as an addition to vegetable salads, and they are also excellent for fruit salads.
Walnuts in honey – a healthy and immensely tasty delicacy, it can also help with weight loss
This homemade drink contributes to the proper functioning of the thyroid gland, improves the blood picture, helps with sore throats, respiratory diseases and at the same time removes extra pounds. You only need two ingredients!
We will need
- 40 young green walnuts
- 1 pohár domácího medu
How to do it ?
Wash the green walnuts with the shell and then gently slice them or prick them several times. Then take a jar and place them in it. Pour the mixture with honey and put it in a sunny place. The mixture should stand for 40 days. Then the drink is ready. It is used in the morning / on an empty stomach /, the nuts break down, release juice, the consistency will be like syrup.
How does it work?
The thyroid gland begins to produce more hormones. And you may find that it works by improving your health. There is also a need to increase iodine intake. The thyroid needs at least 200 micrograms of iodine. However, always verify the proper functioning of your thyroid with your doctor.
Excellent compote from green walnuts
For a delicious compote of green walnuts you will need these ingredients:
- 1 l of water
- green walnuts
- 2 kg of sugar
- cinnamon
- cloves
How to do it ?
Wash the unripe green walnuts, thoroughly prick them with a needle, pour cold water over them and let them steep for 14 days. Change the water daily. At the end of the leaching the shell of the nut should be brown to dark brown. Change the water daily. Toward the end of leaching the nut’s skin should be brown to dark brown. Drain the nuts, let them drip and cook them in water. Pour the nuts into jars, pour hot infusion over them (boil with 1 liter of water and 2 kg of sugar), or add cloves or cinnamon to taste and close. Place them in a pot with hot water and sterilize by heating to 95 ° C for 20 – 40 minutes (jars 0.7 – 0.9 l – 60 minutes, jars 0.5 l – 50 minutes). Afterward cool the jars. The nuts are added to compotes for decoration, they have an excellent unforgettable taste.
