Macadamia widely grows in Australia region and famous for Macadamia chocolates. Macadamias are high in fat and low in protein compared to other edible nuts like Almonds and cashew nuts. Macadamia oil is usually used in cosmetic products and skincare.
Macadamias nut can be eaten raw from the shell, roasted and cooked in oil. Macadamias is  also used for cakes, chocolates, salads, confectionery, ice cream,  roasts and casseroles.
Medicinal and Health Benefits of Macadamia
 
- Macadamia nuts are high in fibre
- Macadamia nuts are also a good source of protein, calcium and potassium
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Acorn comes from the oak tree and is also known as oak nut.Acorn nuts are single seeded unlike Brazil nuts and is protected by shell. Acorn is a vital food for squirrels. Indirectly, squirrels help acorn seeds to be dispersed as it cannot be dispersed via wind. Native Americans and Korean culture uses Acorns as dietary staple.
Medicinal and Health Benefits of Acorns
 
- Acorns widely used for controlling blood sugar level.
- Acorns are high in Complex carbohydrates.
- Acorns are lower in fat compared to other nuts.
- Acorns are good source of …

I have not heard about Brazil Nuts until I wrote this article. I have eaten Brazil nuts but did not know the name. Brazil nuts is a popular variety of the edible nuts. Brazil nuts are protected by hard dark brown shell. Brazil nuts are widely found in Brazil and Peru.
Brazil nut can be eaten raw as snack. Brazil nuts are usually used in cookies, salads and cakes.
Medicinal and Health Benefits of Brazil Nuts
 
- Brazil nut is rich in zinc.
- Brazil nuts are also a good source of Vitamin E.
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Chestnut is also known as Castanea by its scientific name. There are 4 species of chestnuts which are European, Chinese, Japanese and American chestnuts. Chestnuts are usually found on the ground around chestnut tree.
Chestnut is consumed after being stir fried with shell in coffee and salt in South east Asia.
Medicinal and Health Benefits of Chestnuts
 
- Chestnut contains no cholesterol.
- Chestnut is the only nut which contains Vitamin C.
- Chestnut has starch twice as much as potato and can be a good replacement for carbohydrate food.

Hazelnut is widely grown in Turkey, USA and Italy but turkey is the largest producer in the world. Hazelnut is famous for Nutella, the bread spread widely consumed by everyone around the world. Hazelnut has protein, carbohydrate and dietary fiber. Hazelnut can be consumed as it is or roasted, salted and grounded. Hazelnut is also used to make cooking oil, chocolates cakes and muffins.
Medicinal and Health Benefits of Hazelnut
 
- Hazelnut has Vitamin B1, B2 and B6 which is important for pregnant ladies during 1st Trimester.
- Hazelnut has Vitamin E which …

Pistachio scientific name is known as Pistacia vera. Pistachio tree can be found in Syria, Iran, Greece, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Pakistan and India. Pistachio can be used in cakes, to garnish sweets or cooking food. Pistachio is also edible as snacks. 
Medicinal and Health Benefits of Pistachio
 
- Pistachio increases antioxidants for adults with cholesterol.
- Pistachio has beta-carotene which is in Vitamin A. 
- Pistachio also contains Lutein which is important for vision and healthy skin.

Cashewnuts is the most famous nut consumed globally. Cashewnuts are used in cooking, medicine, herbal or consumed as it is. Cashew nut tree is in average height and the nut grows below the cashew fruit.Cashew nut is protected by shell which need to be processed to remove it. The ancient way of removing the shell, is through burning cashew nut with shell in the fire. Watch out for the fire sparks due to caustic oil. 
Cashewnuts can be eaten as snacks, cakes, garnish sweets or cooking food.
Medicinal and Health Benefits of Cashewnuts
 
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Walnuts is widely found in the middle east. Walnuts are high in antioxidant and consuming it is good for overall health. It also reduces cancer chances due to antioxidant property. Consuming walnuts helps to decrease LDL cholesterol and reduce heart problems.
Walnuts are usually used in making cakes and chocolates.
Medicinal and Health Benefits of Walnuts
 
- Walnuts are high in protein, Vitamin B and Vitamin E.
- Walnuts are also rich in fiber.
- Walnuts has omega 3 fatty acids needed by Vegetarian diet people.
- Walnuts are good for pregnant women because it helps …

Almond scientific name is known as Prunus Amygadalus. Almonds are native of Morocco and cultivated from ancient times in Syria. Almond is a valuable food remedy for various diseases. The part widely used in Almond is the seed.
Medicinal uses of Almond
- Almond contains copper, iron, phosphorus and Vitamin B which is good for health.
- Almond is a well known food for the functions of brain, nerves and bones.
- Pregnant women are encouraged to consume Almond for the growth of baby