Nuts are a very popular food. They’re tasty and can be enjoyed on all kinds of diets.
Nuts are technically considered a fruit. Here is a list of some of the most commonly consumed nuts.
Below are some the key benefits of a few different varieties of nuts:
CASHEW
- Less fat than other nuts
- Very high in iron
- Magnesium levels may help memory recall
ALMOND
- More fiber and protein than other nuts
- Keeps bones healthy
- Good source of vitamin E, zinc, calcium and magnesium
HAZELNUT
- Good for skin and hair
- High source of copper
- Helpful for digestive tract health
CHESTNUT
- The only low-fat nut
- Only nut to contain vitamin C
MACADAMIA
- Fattiest of all nuts
- High levels of vitamin E
PEANUT
- Brain health from high B-vitamin folate
- High in antioxidants which protects the heart and blood vessels
WALNUTS
- Improve working memory,problem solving and motor function
- Contains both omega-3 and omega-6
- Improving blood flow
- May keep bad cholesterol away
PISTACHIO
- Richness in gamma-tocopherol may protect against lung cancer
- May help reduce erectile dysfunction
- The richest source of potassium of all nuts
PINE NUT
- The combo of magnesium and potassium help lower blood pressure and improve blood flow
- Helps with energy
PECAN
- Contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, B & E, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc
- Prevents constipation
- Prevents hair loss
Different kinds of nuts have different properties. Need expertise in testing of the above products? Contact us for a free consultation today.
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