Nuts and Seeds: Health Benefits and Nutrients
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According to the Wikipedia encyclopedia, a nut is a non-dehiscent, one-seeded, single shell with lignified pericarp. A seed, on the other hand, is the main survival organ in seed plants. Examples of nuts are almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts. Favorite seeds include pine nuts, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. Peanuts are basically legumes (like peas or beans), but are called nuts because they have many characteristics similar to tree nuts. Regular consumption of nuts is part of a healthy diet and can protect against heart disease and type 2 diabetes and aid in weight management. When eaten as part of a healthy diet that controls total energy intake, nuts do not contribute to overweight or obesity. Seeds can contribute to your feeling of satiety thanks to their high fiber content.
Nutrients in Seeds
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Seeds are eaten in small quantities, but they are rich in nutrients. Most seeds are rich in protein, healthy fats, fiber, minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron and zinc, while naturally low in sodium. They also contain vitamins B1, B2 and B3 and some are rich in vitamin E
Nuts and heart disease
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Cholesterol LDL cholesterol is considered the 'bad' cholesterol. It can contribute to the build-up of plaque in the arteries, causing them to narrow (atherosclerosis), which can lead to coronary heart diseases such as angina pectoris and myocardial infarction
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
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
Are all nuts healthy?
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Fats in nuts Most nuts, including almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, peanuts
Nuts, overweight and obesity
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Overweight and obese people
Nuts, seeds and allergy
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All tree nuts, peanuts and seeds have the potential to cause acute allergic reactions, especially in young children. Acute allergic reactions can be life-threatening. Unlike many other allergies that children seem to grow over, peanut allergies tend to
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
Include nuts and seeds in your daily diet
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Instead of eating a bag of chips, a biscuit, or a piece of cake as a snack, try eating a handful of raw or dry roasted nuts. You can also add nuts and seeds to your meals. This is a good way to make vegetable meals