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Healthy Eating: Nutritional benefits of nuts

When in need of a nutritious snack, grab a handful of these

Almonds

Although all nuts are a good source of magnesium,almonds provide more than other varieties. Magnesium is responsible for metabolising carbohydrates and fat to produce energy,and it is also essential for strong bones and teeth.

Brazil nuts

The trace mineral selenium is found in these little gems.Having enough of this compound in your diet can help to prevent coronary artery disease, liver cirrhosis, and some cancers.

Cashew

Rich in heart-friendly monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic and palmitoleic acid,which help to lower bad LDL cholesterol and increase the good type.

Walnuts

If you want beautiful skin and a healthy ticker, these should be your nuts of choice. They contain a high level of vitamin E in the gamma-tocopherol form, whic his a fairly rare type of the vitamin.

Hazelnuts

This variety of nut is bursting with flavanoids, which support brain health,improve circulation and reduce symptoms associated with allergies.

Did you know?

Nuts are described as‘a dry fruit with one seed’. So technically peanuts, almonds,pistachios, cashews,horse chestnuts and pine nuts are nota ctually nuts!