The better nuts
A nut is a fruit consisting of a hard or tough nutshell protecting a kernel which is usually edible. In general usage and in a culinary sense, a wide variety of dry seeds are nuts, but in a botanical context “nut” implies that the shell does not open to release the seed. This article discusses the better nuts.
- Nuts are good sources of protein, healthy fats, fibers, vitamins, and minerals. They regulate body weight and regulate food intake, and help burn energy.
- They contain unsaturated fats and other nutrients that provide protective effects against heart disease.
- Also, Most of them have very similar macronutrients like the protein, carbohydrate, and fat) profiles, but different types, may have slightly different micronutrient (vitamin and mineral) content.
- Nuts have about 29 kJ of energy per gram and are: Highly good in fats – monounsaturated fats (most nut types) and polyunsaturated fats (mainly walnuts).
- Also, low in saturated fats.
- Good sources of protein – a good alternative to animal protein.
- Some nuts are also high in amino acid arginine, which keeps the blood vessels healthy.
- Also, they are free of cholesterol
- High in fiber.
- Rich in phytochemicals that act as anti-oxidants.
- Rich in vitamins and minerals
A nut is a simple dry fruit consisting of one or two edible kernels inside a hard shell. Nuts include:
- almonds
- Brazil
- cashew
- hazelnuts
- macadamias
- pecans
- pine
- pistachios
- walnuts
- peanuts are legumes due to their similar characteristics to other tree nuts.
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