Despite the high fat content in nuts, the product is very useful for health, especially in the autumn. Cashews, walnuts, almonds – what’s more useful?
Nutritionists say that the norm of nuts per day – up to 15 g. This amount is enough to saturate the body with vitamins and microelements. Also, do not forget that in 100 g of product contains about 600 calories.
How do you choose nuts? One of the first criteria is taste. But scientists decided to find out which nuts are healthier. The study examined the composition of walnut, Brazilian, forest, almonds, pistachios and peanuts.
For example, the almond is considered the champion of vitamin E, which is essential for skin beauty. The product also contains magnesium, which helps to deal with stress.
Brazil nuts are the best source of selenium – a trace mineral required for immune system function and cancer prevention.
Hazelnut is the leader in content folic acid (vitamin B9) which is essential for normal pregnancy and fetal development.
But among the wide variety of nuts scientists have isolated a walnut! It contains antioxidants higher quality than other nuts.
Probably none of the types of nuts not rich in minerals like walnuts. It contains a high composition of vitamins B, PP, C, A, E as well as sodium, zinc, iron, cobalt, etc.
Thanks to this vitamin content, the product boosts immunity, helps with anemia, it is useful in diseases of the heart and blood vessels, improves bowel and can be used as a sedative.
Walnuts can be eaten as a snack, sprinkled on salads and make sauces for meat.
