| Nut |
Contains |
Benefits |
| #Almonds |
- Has vitamin-E & Vit B-17
- Has copper and magnesium
- Has high quality protein
- Has high levels of un- saturated fats and bio-active molecules such as fibre, phytosterols and anti-
oxidants
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- Lowers cholesterol and blood pressure levels
- Reduces risk of cancer and heart disease.
- Reduces inflammation
- Protects against dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Controls blood sugar and obesity
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| ##Apricot Nuts / Seeds The kernel inside the nut |
- Has vitamin B-17 (amygdalin)
- Has healthy fats, fibre, iron, potassium and phosphorous
- Has small traces of cyanide. Hence limit consumption (See – Below)
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- Protects against cancer, colds and flu
- Improves immune system and helps against arthritis and respiratory diseases
- Reduces blood pressure and pain
- Has anti-inflammatory
properties
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| Brazil Nuts |
- Contains several amino acids and proteins
- Contains selenium, calcium, magnesium, zinc and anti- oxidants.
- Good source of fibre minerals such as copper, phosphorous, Zinc, magnesium, selenium, iron, and many health promoting phytochemicals and soluble fibre though low in insoluble fibre.
- High in fats mostly mono and poly-unsaturated that can safely replace part of the animal fats and proteins in your diet.
- High in calories, so limit consumption to not more than two small servings per day.
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- Protects against heart disease
- Controls cholesterol
- Improves skin, hair and bone health.
- disease and anemia
- Helps prevent age related macular degeneration disease (ARMD) in the elderly and decrease catornt formation.
- Prevents weight gain
- Improves immune system
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| Macadamia Nuts
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- Has copper, calcium, manganese and phosphorous
- Good levels of proteins, high in mono un-saturated fats, and low carbohydrates
- Contains Omega-3 and Omega-7 fats
- Has good fibre content.
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- Helps lower cholesterol
- Decreases risk of heart disease and stroke
- Speeds up fat metabolism
- Protects against cancers
- Increases satiety
- Maintains skin, hair, nails and bone health.
- Reduces severity of arthritis and asthma.
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| *Peanuts / Ground Nuts
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- Rivals most fruits as a source of antioxidants, the effect increases by roasting
- Has more protein than meat and about 2 1/2 times more protein than eggs.
- A good source of fat (about 49 percent) and also of protein (25 percent).
- Contains 26 essential minerals and at least 13 types of vitamins.
- Contains resveratrol, folic acid, phytosterols and phytic acid.
- Contains oleic acid as in olive oil
- Relatively high in Omega-6 fats, hence consume with foods containing Omega-3 fats.
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- Has cholesterol lowering effect
- Has anti-ageing effects.
- Improves heart health
- Reduces risk of strokes
- Has anti-cancer effect especially against colon cancer.
- Reduces incidence of gall stones
- Reduces risk of diabetes in women.
- Helps in managing weight
- Helps treat hemophilia and even nose bleeds.
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| Pistachios |
- Lowest fat content amongst nuts and thus low calories but have higher levels of protein
- Contains antioxidants and phytosterols
- Good source of dietary fibre
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- Improves heart health & anemia
- Reduces LDL cholesterol
- Good for weight & diabetes control
- Reduces ARMD in the elderly
- Eliminates dryness of skin
- Has aphrodisiac properties
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| Pecan Nuts |
- High in mono-unsaturated fats
- Has many nutrients, vitamins (E, A & Folate), minerals (zinc, phosphorous, iron, manganese, magnesium and trace minerals)
- Has Anti-oxidants and phytochemicals
- Good fibre content
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- Maintains skin, bone, hair and nail health
- Helps prevent coronary artery disease and stroke.
- Reduces blood pressure
- Protects against cancer
- Maintains digestive health
- Helps in weight loss
- Improves immune system
- Has anti-inflammatory properties
- Helps against anemia.
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| ###Wal- nuts |
- High level of plant based
- ALA, omega-3 fats, melatonin and biotin
- High mineral content, copper, manganese, molybdenum
- Have powerful antioxidant properties. 90 percent in the skin. (The whitish or flaky part of de-shelled walnut)
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- Helps against prostate and breast cancer
- Improves heart and liver health and metabolic parameters.
- Has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Increases satiety levels and helps in weight management
- Improves reproductive health
- Enhances memory and cognitive functions
- Helps against diabetes
- Has aphrodisiac properties
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