April 14, 2024
Do you also love nuts? For those who like to eat a handful of nuts as a snack: you get these nutrients if you eat Brazil nuts, for example…
Brazil nuts are super healthy, if you don't eat too much of them. But you may already know that. But did you already know which nutrients are in nuts? Hello looked it up for you.
1. Brazil nuts
Brazil nuts to sit full with: selenium, this trace element protects your cells against damage and ensures good resistance. The Brazil nut is also known as Brazil nuts or Amazonia nuts. It is considered one of the healthiest nuts. The Brazil nut is best known for its enormous amount of selenium. 100 grams of Brazil nuts contains more than 25 times the RDI. In addition to selenium, the Brazil nut is also rich in other minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus and zinc.
How much: with about 6 to 5 nuts you already get the daily recommended amount of selenium (50 micrograms).
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2. Cashew nuts
Full of: iron. This mineral is important for the production of red blood cells and your metabolism.
How much: The recommended daily amount of iron for women is 15 milligrams. For women after menopause that is 9 milligrams. You should be fine with about 15 to 20 notes.
3. Almonds
Almonds are full of: vitamin E. Most nuts contain vitamin E, but almonds are the richest in this powerful antioxidant that protects healthy cells from free radicals.
How much: 30 almonds per day provide approximately 9 milligrams of vitamin E. This way you can easily reach the recommended daily amount of 8 milligrams.
4. Walnuts
Full of: omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats protect you against cardiovascular disease and can help prevent depression.
How much: eat 10 walnuts a day and you already get enough alpha-linolenic acid, the best-known omega-3 fatty acid.
5. Pistachio nuts
Full of: buyerimportant for the proper functioning of your immune system and ensures the formation of pigment in your hair.
How much: on average you need 1.2 milligrams of copper daily. With about 50 pistachios you are already halfway there. You get the rest from other foods, such as vegetables (particularly legumes), fruit and bread.
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