Nuts are a wonderful source of vitamins and minerals. They also offer other health benefits, reports Daryl Austin for National Geographic.
Nuts help make strong bones. Some experts claim that nuts also reduce your risk of cancer. And, eating nuts can reduce your risk of diabetes because nuts help manage your blood sugar.
There’s also evidence that eating just one ounce of nuts each day reduces your risk of heart disease by 21 percent. Nuts can lower blood pressure, sharpen your mind, lower your cholesterol and help you live longer.
More good news—Even though nuts are high in calories, so long as you don’t eat large quantities, they should not lead you to gain weight . They could even help you lose weight.
How can nuts lead to weight loss? Nuts contain a lot of fat, protein and fiber, which can sate you, so you don’t feel hungry. And walnuts and almonds don’t have as many calories as you think. Some of their calories leave your body in stool.
Which nuts are best to eat? All nuts are different. Almonds are very good for you because they have a lot of fiber, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin E; they also help to reduce your bad cholesterol. Pistachios also offer a lot of health benefits, including vitamin B6 and B1, all nine amino acids, potassium and lutein, which help with brain function and stave off cognitive decline. Of note, they are not as caloric as other nuts.
Brazil nuts, peanuts and walnuts are also especially good for you. Walnuts are good for improving heart health and brain health and providing omega-3 fatty acids.
Go for the mixed nuts for a wide range of health benefits!
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