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Real Talk with Starr Intellectual
Starr Intellectual: Posted on Saturday, February 11, 2012 3:56 AM
Many people
take their nuts for granted. If people knew how beneficial nuts are, they would
eat more of them. After reading this, perhaps you will take some pride in your
nuts (the food of course). It wouldn’t be interesting without adding some humor
to it (wink wink)
Walnut Health
Benefits - Improve artery function
- Prevent Gallstones and Gall bladder disease
- A great Source of Melatonin, a hormone produced by the pineal gland (the third eye)
- Melatonin promotes good
sleep
- Natural Antioxidant
- Rich with Omego-3 which
promote bone health
- By eating just 4 walnuts a
day significantly increase blood levels of Omega-3
- Great source of Manganese
and Copper
- Walnut contain ellagic
which prevent cancer cells
Pecans - Boost immune system
- Helps with Hypertension
- Pecans have Oleic Acid
which suppress the activity of a gene in cells that trigger breast cancer
- Drops Cholesterol levels
- Pecans contain
gamma-tocopheral (vitamin E) can kill prostate cancer cells
- Pecans (and other nuts) are
high in protein and can replace meat in a daily diet
Pistachio
- Reduce risk of Heart Disease
- High in Fiber which can help
prevent colon disease
- Pistachios contain carotenoids
which promote eye health. Adding 2ozs daily increase healthy carotenoids by 50%
- A great antioxidant
- Reduces stress levels
Almonds
- A Brain food that boost
intellectual levels
- Regulates cholesterol
- Almond improves complexion of
skin
- Prevents colon cancer
- Protection against diabetes by
reducing rise in insulin levels after meals
- Almonds contain folic acid with
is essential for pregnant women
- Helps with weight loss
- Boost energy because Almonds
contain manganese, copper, and riboflavin
Cashews - Cancer preventing properties
- Cashews have lower fat content
than most other nuts and contain Oleic acid which helps with coronary heart
diseases
- Rich in copper which promotes
hair and skin health
- Rich in magnesium which is
necessary for strong bones
- Magnesium levels help with
Nerves
- Prevent Gallstones by 25%
Peanuts - Great for Cardiovascular health
- Calcium and Vitamin D promote
healthy bones
- Promote Neurological
Development which decrease developing of Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases
- Great for pregnant women
because the Folate helps prevent birth defects
- Great source of Fiber
- The fats in peanuts help control
blood sugar levels
Macadamia - Contain selenium which reduce
certain cancers
- Great source of fiber
- Contains Magnesium which is
essential for strong bones
- Cholesterol free
- Rich in Calcium which is great
for teeth
- Rich in Iron which is good for
your red blood cells
- Contain high levels of protein
- Energy boosting
- Can eliminate many colonic
problems
Hazelnuts - Flavonoids found in hazelnuts
support brain health
- Improve Circulation
- Reduce allergy symptoms
- Protect against heart disease
- Contains high amounts of
vitamin E which promote healthy skin, nails, and hair
- Zinc which is important for
development in sexual hormones
- Calcium which is essential for
healthy teeth and other bones
- Iron which is great for the
blood
- Potassium which is great for
nerves and muscle system
- 25gr of hazelnuts a day can
protect against many diseases such as heart disease and cancers
Brazil Nuts - High in calories but a source
of healthy fats
- High levels of selenium which
prevent cancers
- Contain high levels of copper
and magnesium
- Gluten free like Almonds and
Pine nuts
- Excellent source of B-complex
vitamin (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folates)
- High in vitamin E
- Brazil nut oil helps protect
skin from dryness and have also been used in cooking
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