The ancient Greeks and Romans considered the fruit of the pine a symbol of manhood and fertility due to its great nutritional value. It is rich in minerals and trace elements, such as iron, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc. It is also high in protein, as 100 gr. Pineapple seeds offer 31g of protein. It helps in losing weight, while it has other healing properties. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, essential for the cardiovascular system. Finally, the zinc it contains is useful for the immune system, a property that seems to have been known to the ancient Greeks, but also for the reproductive. The pine nuts are ideal for the stuffed, while they acquire an excellent taste when we roast them.
