Health Benefits Of Eating Nuts

Nuts and seeds are super healthy but most of us don't eat enough of them. They are a great natural source of vitamins, minerals, protein, fat and fiber. All nuts and seed are energy dense means they have a high calories and eating only a handful per day provides enough nutritional benefits and fights off hunger.

Healthiest Nuts; Depending on the latest research the number one healthiest nut is either almond or  the walnut, but there is no way to rank them. Some of these healthy nuts are descried briefly here.

1. Almonds: Have as much calcium as milk and contains magnesium, vitamin E and B2, copper, selenium and lots of fiber. the majority of fat in almonds is hearth healthy mono-unsaturated fat.

2. Walnuts: are extremely good for the heart and brain and contains ellagic acid a natural cancer fighting antioxidant. It is high in omega-3 fatty acids, manganese and copper. Also contains essential amino acids used by body.

3. Pecans: have tons of vitamins and minerals like vitamin E and A, an array of B vitamins. folic acid, calcium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. They also help in lowering blood cholesterol.

4. Brazil Nuts: are a good source of protein, copper, niacin, magnesium, fiber, vitamin E and selenium.

5. Pine Nuts: are tiny morsels of delicious creaminess containing vitamin A, B, D and E and a high percentage of body's daily amino acid requirement.


6. cashews: are rich in minerals as well as anti oxidants. They also boost a lower fat content than many other nuts.

7. Pistachios: Their protein is considered complete, meaning they contain all the essential amino acids that we need. they are also a good source of omega 3 and omega 6 essential fatty acids, fiber and Vitamins. Pistachios contain phytochemical and other strong anti oxidants such as carotenes, vitamin E and selenium that help scavenge tissue damaging free radicals.