5 reasons to eat nuts
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Nuts are often seen as real fatteners. Is that correct? According to various studies, nuts are actually healthy and filling. They also taste very good, of course.
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Nuts are healthier than people think. They contain vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron, copper and selenium. Five reasons to eat nuts:
1. A satiated feeling of nuts
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According to research, you gain little weight when you add nuts to your daily diet. This is because nuts are filling, which makes people brag less. Nuts contain unsaturated fats, fibers and proteins. This makes them function as full meat substitutes.
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45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
2. Good for heart and blood vessels
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Nuts contain arginine. This is an amino acid and is part of a process that widens blood vessels. This allows oxygen-rich blood to flow more freely through the body. This reduces the risk of high blood pressure and heart problems.
3. Rich in healthy fats
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Nuts mainly contain unsaturated fats. These are fats that come from vegetable products. Oil and nuts are good examples of this. Cholesterol levels drop by eating nuts. This decrease reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. This is in contrast to products with saturated fats, which increase cholesterol levels. It is important to know that some types contain more unsaturated fats than others. Hazelnuts, walnuts or almonds, for example, contain more unsaturated fat and less saturated fat than cashews or peanuts.
4. A boost for your daily diet
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Not only are nuts good for your heart and blood vessels, they are also rich in important nutrients. Most of them contain vitamin E, magnesium and proteins. Many of these nutrients are antioxidants that are good for hair, skin and nails.
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15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
5. Seasonings, not fatteners
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Whether you put nuts in the yogurt or on a sandwich, your food will taste better. But how much should you eat? Most nutrition experts recommend a handful of nuts a day. With a bowl of muesli or salad on the side, you have a delicious meal.
Extra tips for eating nuts:
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Eat mostly unroasted nuts. Many important nutrients are lost when nuts are roasted or roasted. Eat nuts regularly, but in small portions. Eat nuts as fresh as possible, then they contain the most nutrients. Light and air can cause nuts to lose their flavor more quickly, so do not store them for too long and keep them dry and well sealed. Preferably eat unsalted nuts, because salt increases blood pressure.