Nuts

Should I tell you why nuts are healthy and important for you to eat?!?

Of course always buy raw nuts which are great source of protein and have other benefits such as minerals, vitamins, essential acids like Omega 3 and Omega 6. Some of them can help you prevent cancer and heart disease.

 Let’s make a quick review of the healthiest ones:

Macadamia

It also known as Australian nut, it contains one of the highest amounts of fatty acids among the nuts - around 86%. They also contain 9% carbohydrates and 9% proteins, nearly 2% fibers, B vitamins C and PP, as well as phosphorus, potassium , Sodium, selenium, iron and calcium.

Macadamia Oil contains approximately 22% omega-7-palmitoidna acid, which is a well known antioxidant. Specialists say it has a central role in reducing the aging of the cells.

Consuming the nut every day helps reduce the bad cholesterol.

Although it is one of the fattest nuts, consuming it every day helps you lose weight!

How not to love it? J

Cashews

Cashews are high in antioxidants and have a lower fat content than most other nuts;  75 % of their fat is unsaturated fatty acids. They are also a good source of monounsaturated fats, copper, and a good source of magnesium and phosphorous.

Eating cashews promotes good cardiovascular health, even in individuals with diabetes.

Almonds

Almonds are a good source of protein, vitamin E, manganese, magnesium, copper, vitamin B2, and phosphorus. Almonds are also high in proteins; a quarter-cup contains more protein than the typical egg. Although one-quarter cup of almonds contains about 18 grams of fat, most of it (11 grams) is heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Eating almonds can lower bad cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease, provide protection against cardiovascular disease and diabetes, boost energy, and help prevent gallstones. Whole almonds (with skins) provide the most heart-healthy benefits.

Brazil nuts

Brazil nuts are 18% protein by weight, 13% carbohydrates, and 69% fat. The saturated fat content of Brazil nuts is among the highest of all nuts, surpassing macadamia nuts, which are primarily monounsaturated fat.

My advice is to purchase your nuts and seeds raw and then soak them in clean water for a few hours before eating them. Soaking raw nuts and seeds stimulates the process of germination, which increases the vitamin C, B, and carotenes (pre-vitamin A) content. It may also neutralize phytic acid, a substance present in the bran of all grains and seeds that can inhibit some absorption of calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, and zinc.