One of the most amazing products - nuts - has recently become very popular.Apparently, everyone finally realized that with the help of this simple snack you can pump many of the body's abilities, increase immunity and even lose weight. But behind the general euphoria no one thinks about the fact that some properties of nuts can go to harm. At least for this reason it is worthwhile to understand in more detail how the consumption of nuts affects our body and clearly divide this influence into harmful and useful.
- Peanuts: useful for the brain -
Interestingly, technically peanuts are a legume crop, but everyone has long been accustomed to calling it nuts. Like all beans, peanuts contain in excess folic acid, which helps the brain stay toned and to some extent protects from depressive apparitions.Folic acid is often not enough for vegetarians and pregnant women, so for them peanuts are an excellent solution.
- Pecan: harmful to the diet -
Only 10 such nuts contain 3 grams of protein and 20 grams of fat. And each contains 200 calories. In general, among all the nuts in pecans, the lowest protein content is at the highest fat content. But if you are not on a diet, these nuts will be very useful. Just do not eat them with handfuls and watch for a daily calorie rate.
- Brazil nut: useful for male power -
In the Brazil nut is a lot of mineral called selenium, which protects men from the risk of developing prostate cancer. To conduct a simple prophylaxis, it is enough to eat only one Brazilian nut per day. Remember that overdoing with the dose is not necessary - an excess of selenium in the body can cause a risk of getting diabetes.
- Almond: useful for immunity -
In almonds, more calcium than in any other nuts, and it very well affects the overall health and ability to resist disease. Fiber and vitamin E are substances that also have almonds. Antioxidants help fight internal inflammatory processes and reduce the risk of getting some forms of cancer.
- Salted nuts: harmful to water balance -
I must say that any nuts with the addition of extraneous substances such as sugar, salt, chocolate or their transformation into dessert oil are no longer nuts, but a harmful delicacy that harms both the figure and the health of the teeth. And if in so rich in sodium peanuts, Brazil nut add salt, then it will be just a disaster, because with one handful of your body will get a significant dose of daily salt, which will cause swelling, fluid retention in the body and a strong thirst.
- Walnut: useful for the heart -
Omega-z fatty acids, which have a beneficial effect on the health of the heart and blood vessels, are found in almost all nuts. But other things being equal, walnuts also contain alpha-linoleic acid. It helps, for example, with arrhythmia. Also, walnuts help to clean the vessels and reduce the intensity of oxidation processes
- Pistachios and cashews: the best for slimming -
All those who are in the process of losing weight, most likely, count the calories eaten.Perhaps they have to avoid nuts, because their calorific content is well known. But we must also know that this does not apply to pistachios and cashews. With caloric content below the average, they contain a large amount of protein and other nutrients that help to quickly defeat hunger and cheer up.
