
The walnut is the biggest tree among all our fruit-trees, it can reach to 35m height.
In the Middle Ages the walnut was considered to help by headaches because of its form, which looks like a human brain. The ancientgreek historian Herodotus claims that the priests in Ancient Babylon forbade ordinary people to eat walnuts, because they have favorably influence over the mental activity, and the common people did not need that.
Nowadays it is a undeniable fact that the walnuts stimulate the work of our brain. They are a source of phosphorus, potassium and magnesium, also proteins and vitamin E. They contain polyunsaturated fats, including Omega 3, which helps to decrease the risk of heart diseases.
In the culinary the walnuts are being used for centuries. They are being added to sweets, in different desserts, and used in nonsweet recipes.
A good way to start our day are the macaroons with walnuts Svetlina. When they are combined with the morning coffee or a cup of tea it is a phenomenal sensation.
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