NUTS AND HEALTH BENEFITS

NUTS AND HEALTH BENEFITS 

Nuts are seed kernels that are widely used in cooking or eaten on their own as a snack. They’re high in fat and calories. They contain a hard, inedible outer shell that usually needs to be cracked open to release the kernel inside.

Examples of Nuts Include:

Almonds

Brazil nuts

Cashews

Hazelnuts

Macadamia nuts

Pecans

Pine nuts

Pistachios

Walnuts

BENEFITS OF NUTS

1. They are high in fat, low in carbs, and a great source of several nutrients, including vitamin E, magnesium, and selenium.

2. They contain antioxidants known as polyphenols, which may protect your cells and bad cholesterol from damage caused by free radicals.

3. They have been shown to promote weight loss rather than contribute to weight gain. 

4. They may help lower total and bad cholesterol and triglycerides while boosting levels of good cholesterol.

5. Blood sugar, blood pressure, and other health markers improve when people with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome include nuts in their diet.

6. Many nuts are high in fiber, which can reduce disease risk, help keep you full, decrease calorie absorption and improve gut health.