In the international market, walnut oil is known as "liquid gold" and is favored by consumers. It ranks first among all woody oil crops, and has the reputation of "oil depot on the tree". Using modern technology to extract its essence, this is a new generation of walnut products - walnut oil. Walnut oil is a natural fruit oil juice produced by selecting high-quality walnuts as raw materials and using international leading technology.
How old can my baby be in solid food? Which oil is better? How to add, how much? Many new mothers have these questions when making food for their babies.
In fact, babies have been exposed to oil from birth. About 50% of mother's milk is oil, which is the main source of energy for babies from 0 to 6 months old. And After the baby is 6 months old , it is necessary to start adding complementary foods. The nutrients in breast milk can no longer fully meet the nutritional needs of the baby, including the need for fat. At this time, can gradually Add cooking oil to the baby (you can start by adding two drops to the rice porridge).
Eating healthy fats can help your baby’s growth and cognitive development,Therefore, when it comes to feeding the baby with oil, as mothers, we should also strive to be the best. In recent years, walnut oil, which is much more expensive, has become the new favorite of many mothers. So what is so good about this highly sought-after oil?
Walnuts are pressed into oil, how much nutrition is left?
The oil content of walnuts is as high as 65% to 70%, and it is called "oil depot on the tree". And walnut oil is a natural fruit oil juice produced by pressing walnut kernels as raw materials, which belongs to edible vegetable oil.
Each 100kg of shelled walnuts can extract 25-30kg of oil, although some nutrients (such as protein, cellulose, etc.) will be lost, but most of the following nutrients will be retained:
omega-3 fatty acids (linolenic acid)
. linolenic acid is very important for the healthy functioning of the brain, retina, skin and kidneys of the fetus. Long-term lack of linolenic acid can affect attention and cognitive development.
omega-6 fatty acid (linoleic acid)
also known as "beauty acid" or LA,Like linolenic acid, it is also a unsaturated fatty acid that the human body cannot synthesize by itself and must be ingested from food. Linoleic acid promotes skin development and nutrition, as well as healthy and moist hair.
The human body needs a ratio of 1:4~6 for linolenic acid and linoleic acid, while walnut oil is 12.2% linolenic acid and 64.9% linoleic acid. From this point of view, the proportion of walnut oil is very suitable.
folic acid
also known as vitamin B9 , is critical to the development of the fetus and young children. Walnut oil also contains a certain amount of folic acid, but be careful to avoid high temperature cooking so as not to destroy the folic acid composition.
natural vitamins
And vitamins A, D, F, K and other fat-soluble vitamins are essential nutrients for human organs.
Selenium
Selenium is one of the essential elements for human life, and has anti-cancer and anti-aging effects. China is a big country with selenium deficiency , and the National Nutrition Society recommends large-scale promotion of selenium-enriched products, so walnut oil is also on the highly recommended list. Squalene is a naturally occurring element in the human body. Distributed in many organs of the human body, it supplies large amounts of oxygen to cells, rejuvenating cells and enhancing the body's natural healing abilities.
Others
Flavonoids (OPC), polyphenolic compounds (Phenolic Compounds) and other natural nutrients are also mostly retained in walnut oil, and moderate intake can increase the It is very beneficial to improve resistance and improve physical function.
Is walnut oil better than walnuts?
Of course,Eating walnuts is very good, and adults have two walnuts a day. The nutritional value of natural nuts is of course better than nut oil . But for babies who can't eat walnuts like adults, walnut oil will be a better choice. Walnut oil really has some advantages over walnuts.
Safer
Although walnuts have high nutritional value, they are easily oxidized and have a short shelf life. Oxidized walnuts not only taste bad, but also produce harmful oxides (including aflatoxin , which has a strong carcinogenic effect). Walnut oil completely removes the unfavorable ingredients in walnuts in the extraction process, and the shelf life of walnut oil is more than 18 months. After opening, tightening the bottle cap can also be stored for a long time, and it is also more suitable for the baby's delicate stomach to absorb.
Easier to eat
Eating walnuts alone will have a strong bitter taste and a strong greasy taste, which is not good for most pregnant women during pregnancy. I want to eat walnuts, but the nausea and occasional vomiting it produces are uncomfortable, and eating too much can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort. The walnut oil has a natural fragrance and a light taste. It is more delicious when paired with food, increases appetite, and is easier for babies to accept.
Easy to eat
The walnut shell is hard and difficult to peel.For babies who have just erupted their teeth, walnut kernels are hard and difficult to chew, making it difficult for babies to supplement the natural nutrition of walnuts. The natural nutrition of walnuts can be obtained without peeling the walnuts; it can be directly added to the diet and baby food without heating until cooked.
For infants who are not breastfed, there are also many formulas today fortified with walnut oil to supplement the linolenic acid needed for infant brain and vision development.
How to eat the most nutritious walnut oil?
Walnut oil can be taken orally and served cold. Walnut oil can not only be used as a complementary food for babies, but the whole family can eat it.
1. Cooking: is best mixed with other cooking oil. Be careful not to use a high fire, the temperature should be controlled below 160 degrees, that is, the oil is 80% hot;
2. Serve in cold dishes: Stir directly into the dripping dishes;
3. Add to drinks: if added Eat together in milk, yogurt, and juice;
4. Add to complementary food: Such as a few drops in prepared soup, noodles, rice noodles, rice porridge, and pastries,Adding 2 drops of walnut oil when steaming the rice will also be more delicious;
5. Dip: as an accessory when eating.
baby to eat precautions walnut oil
In general, most food safety standards are:
· 6-12 months baby, 2-5ML/day
· 1-2 year old baby, 3-5ML/day
· 2 years old Above, 5-8ML/day
can be increased or decreased in moderation according to individual differences and the addition and use of other family oils, but do not consume too much.
Babies with constipation can eat raw on an empty stomach in the morning. Feed the baby directly, before feeding in the morning. For the first three days, it is recommended to take about 1ML per day to observe whether the baby adapts, and the recommended amount increases according to age.
Walnut oil contains natural plant-based vitamins A and D. According to the recommended amount, the dosage of cod liver oil and vitamin AD supplements can be appropriately reduced.
The linoleic acid and linolenic acid in walnut oil have the functions of anti-inflammatory, preventing and relieving eczema and dermatitis.
It turns out that the little walnut oil is so different. Did you buy the right walnut oil?
Eat walnut oil for health
There are many kinds of vegetable oils on supermarket shelves.Common ones are peanut oil, soybean oil, corn oil, rapeseed oil, etc. These vegetable oils all look the same, do they taste the same? Let essential fatty acids make up the data to tell us the answer. Fatty acid content (%) Vegetable Oils necessary
| vegetable species | linoleic | α- linolenic |
| walnut oil | 58-65 | 13 -15 |
| olive oil | span8 | 0.8 |
| sunflower oil | 61-63 | - |
| peanut | 36-38 | - |
| soybean oil | 52-55 _span9spa n | 6-7 |
| corn oil / corn germ oil | 50-53 | 0.5-0.8 |
| rapeseed oil | 16-19 | 7- 9 |
The unscientific ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid intake is an important influencing factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease , diabetes , allergic disease and cancer. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ( FAO ) and the World Health Organization ( WHO ) recommend that the appropriate ratio of omega-6 and omega- 3 fatty acids in the diet is (5-10):1. Japan proposes a higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids, with a recommended ratio of 4:1 for omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. At present, the intake of omega-3 series fatty acids in the diet of the general population in my country is seriously low. Walnut oil is one of the few vegetable oils rich in alpha-linolenic acid, and the ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids is exactly about 4:1. Regular consumption of walnut oil can effectively supplement alpha-linolenic acid and help dietary fatty acids. balance and promote health.
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