Nuts

What are dried nuts?

Nuts are nutrient dense, dry, hard fruits containing less than 50% water. The most popular being walnuts, almonds, pistachios,hazelnuts, peanuts and cashew nuts.

Benefits of Nuts

Promote healthy weight control

The fiber and above all the omega fatty acids in nuts help to regulate the correct levels of cholesterol in the blood, reducing the presence of LDL or bad cholesterol and maintaining a healthy level of good cholesterol ( HDL)

Strengthen bones

Rich in minerals, especially calcium has a beneficial influence on overall health, helping to prevent illnesses such as osteoporosis.

Alleviate pain

The anti-inflammatory properties and above all the unsaturated fats that nuts contain help to maintain joints in a healthy state combating illness such as arthritis and arthrosis.

Combats ft menopausal symptoms

Phytosterols and essential amino acids help to reduce common symptoms associated with menopause like hot sweats and insomnia.

Provide energy

The potassium content makes nuts an ideal and healthy snack when working out or going for long walks, providing a boost of energy.

Aid the digestion process

High fiber content helps to look after the body’s flora in turn contributing to a healthy intestinal transit.

Improve the aging process

With strong antioxidant properties these fruits can help to slow down the action that free radicals have in causing premature aging to the skin.
what’s more vitamin E and selenium that they contain also slow down cellular ageing helping to prevent degenerative diseases.

Improve cardiovascular function

The antioxidants contained in nuts favor healthy blood vessel circulation, diminishing inflammation and improving the process of oxidation that helps to fight pathogens and reduce the risk of infection.

Combat diabetes

Antioxidants and fiber content help to naturally regulate sugar levels, preventing increased levels of glucose in the blood.

Improve brain function

The phosphorus and magnesium content found in these foods are fundamental for helping to maintain healthy brain function thus preventing degenerative illnesses such as alzheimer’s ELA and cognitive dementia

Help to overcome depression

Beta carotene, an essential antioxidant, helps to combat both depression and anxiety.