Neoja (Chilgoza)

Description

Neoja (Chilgoza)

• Neoja is rich in Vitamins A and lutein, both are known to support sharper vision and build stronger bones, because of their Vitamin D content.
• Neoja (Chilgoza) can be eaten raw, have a soft texture and a sweet buttery flavour and are especially good in salads and pesto sauce
• It contains linoleic acid, which makes you feel fuller faster, and thus aids in weight loss.
• Pine Nuts They are deliciously toasted as this brings out their flavour and adds a little extra crunch.
• They contain heart-friendly monounsaturated fat.
• Edible seeds of pine trees. Seeds are the inner, usually edible part of a hard, inedible nut casing.
• Neoja is one of the more expensive nuts on the market because of the time required to grow the nuts and the effort to harvest the seeds from their protective encasement.

Nutritional Value of Neoja(Chilgoza)

100gms of Neoja(Chilgoza) contains

Health Benefits Of Neoja(Chilgoza)

Power-Packed With Protein

• Chilgoza pine nuts are a great source of plant protein and the right choice of nuts to be added to a vegetarian?s diet plan.
• A well-balanced proportion of essential amino acids in chilgoza nuts makes it an abundant source of protein.
• Lysine an essential amino acid present in chilgoza is minimal in all cereals, thus chilgoza nuts added to all cereal-based flour is beneficial in enriching the nutrient value of cereals.
• Furthermore, the protein isolates present in chilgoza assist in lowering blood pressure.

Chilgoza Nuts Good For Muscle Health

Good Source Of Essential Fatty Acids

• Nuts are believed to be a great source of fats, chilgoza pine nuts contain close to 90% of healthy unsaturated fatty acids of which 51% linoleic acid and 37% is oleic acid.
• This composition of healthy fats in chilgoza plays a vital role in guarding the heart, preventing the onset of heart-related ailments and thereby promoting a healthy heart.
• The right proportion of saturated fat in chilgoza includes palmitic, stearic, lignoceric, arachidic, myristic and benzoic acid facilitated in lowering total cholesterol levels and improve the lipid profile.
• Chilgoza nuts are an ideal snack for all weight watchers that help in losing weight.

Powerhouse Of Antioxidants

• Chilgoza comes with a myriad of potent antioxidants which include gallocatechin, catechin, lutein, lycopene, carotenoids and tocopherols.
• The strong antioxidant properties in chilgoza nuts are beneficial in scavenging free radical damage of cells and combat oxidative stress.
• In addition, chilgoza nuts help in lowering inflammation triggers immunity and prevents the onset of chronic diseases.

Source Of Energy

• Chilgoza is a great source of energy as compared to almonds, cashews, pistachios and peanuts thus providing an instant source of energy that keeps you satiated and curb the hunger pangs.
• These nuts can be an ideal addition for patients who need energy-dense diets and for undernourished children who want to gain a healthy weight.

Chilgoza /Pine Nut oil

• Chilgoza pine nut oil has a mild aroma with a sweet flavour and is used widely in traditional medicine.
• The potent antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic and expectorant properties are beneficial in treating various ailments.
• In addition, it is also used as a carrier oil in aromatherapy and beauty products.