KNOW YOUR NUT NUTRITION
In addition to protein, fiber & health fats, nuts also supply
decent amonts of magnesium, potassium & vitamin E in just one ounce.
Nuts also contain phytosterois, which may be partly responsible for their
cholesterol-lowering effect & disease - fighting antioxidants.
To get the most benefit, mix up the types of nuts you eat because
each nut has it's own uique medley of nutrients.
ALMONDS
- 1. Almonds are among the nuts highest in fiber
- 2. They have calcium & Vitamin E.
- 3. Calories 170.
BRAZIL
- 1. These have more selenium than any other nut.
- 2. Brazil nuts have a mineral that acts like an antioxadan
- 3. It is also important for thyroid function & reproduction.
- 4. Calories 187
CASHEWS
- 1. These crowd pleasers back a significant amount of Vitamins B6 & K.
- 2. They also have the antioxidant lutein which has been linked to improved eye health.
- 3. Calories 163
HAZELNUTS
- 1. Like other nuts, Hazelnuts (filberts) are a good source of healthy fats.
- 2.They also have an abundance of phenolic compounds, which is a class of antioxidants
linked to heart health & lower cholesterol levels. - 3. Calories 183.
MACADAMIAS
- 1. Macadamias are amoung the fattiest, highest calorie nuts.
- 2. But the good news is that most of the fat in monounsaturated, one of the healthy fats
your body requires. - 3. Calories 203.
PEANUTS
- 1. These iconic nuts are botanically a legume.
- 2. They also pack more protein than any nut.
- 3. Calories 166.
PECANS
- 1. Pecans have 16 different vitamins & minerals.
- 2. They have the mosst antioxidant flavonoids of any nut.
- 3. Calories 201.
PISTACHIOS
- 1. One ounce of piachios contains more potassium than half a banana.
- 2. They also have a high level of vitamin B6 which is good for blood flow.
- 3. Calories 161.
WALNUTS
- 1. These are one of the bst planat-based sources of omega 3s.
- 2. Those richly beneficial fats typically associated with fish oil.
- 3. Calories 180.
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