Nutcracker
Nutcrackers actually do crack nuts. As early as the 1400s, German lore suggests that the colorful figurine was made with a large mouth to break nuts. One of the most common nuts associated with the Christmas season is the walnut. The outer shell is difficult to crack. People have been known to use hammers, door jams, freezing them first or crushing two nuts against one another with bare hands to break the shell. The nutmeat of the walnut is delicious as well as nutritious. Seven walnuts provide 94% of our daily requirement of omega-3 fatty acids. Walnuts contain an unusually high level of Vitamin E which provides protection against cardiovascular disease. They are also rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory products instrumental in decreasing diabetes type 2 and cancer risk. It’s worth having a Nutcracker to open a nut loaded with beneficial nutrients conducive to healthy growth and development. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ...
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