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The benefits of nuts 🥜

In general, the simplest foods are the best for your health and this is the case with nuts, the perfect package of protein, healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants and many essential vitamins and minerals for the body. Adding walnuts to the diet improves the performance of tasks that require motor or behavioral skills in the elderly, due to the connection between neurons thanks to their content of ***polyphenols*** (compounds of plant origin with powerful antioxidant properties found in many fruits and vegetables such as blackberries, olive oil, soybeans, blueberries, and grapes) and other antioxidants. The best known nuts and easily accessible to the public are: * *****Peanuts:***** It is one of the most popular although it is actually a legume. It is good to include it in our diet because it helps reduce bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol, helps reduce the risk of heart disease and diseases related to the nervous system, is a powerful ally in the fight against aging, improves health of the skin, nails and hair among other benefits.

******Hazelnut:***** Nuts offer a large number of properties for our body. Among these, hazelnuts stand out, which together with almonds and walnuts are considered one of the best. They are high in unsaturated fats, which protect the heart and improve blood health. They are rich in vitamin E, which enhances the health of the skin, and in oleic acid that helps reduce blood pressure, they also contain antioxidants, and minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, etc.

******Almond:***** Full of calcium, they are beneficial to have strong and healthy teeth and bones. They are the best source of protein and of all nuts it is the one that contains the most fiber and vitamin E, it could be beneficial for the heart, it helps to keep weight at bay and reduces the risk of degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer's, etc.

******Walnut:***** Rich in antioxidants, fibers, calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, among others, walnuts protect us from heart disease, help the good condition of the muscles, it is good for the skin due to its vitamin E content, fights constipation, etc.

******Pecan nuts:***** They are healthy for the heart, can reduce bad cholesterol, Good source of energy for its content of vitamin B3, vitamin E, oleic acid, prevents constipation, improves brain capacity, prevents the appearance of conditions such as osteoporosis, arteriosclerosis or diabetes, reduces the discomfort of menstruation, etc.

******Pistachio:***** Contains 3 times more vitamin B6 and less fat than any nut, its high content of vitamin B6 helps women keep their hormonal level balanced and benefits men who suffer from erectile dysfunction, a great ally for bones and muscles, strengthens teeth, due to the contribution of phosphorus, helps to stay young fighting aging, etc.

It is important to keep our body healthy with a balanced diet and a regular exercise routine and nuts are an excellent source of energy, so we must include them in our daily intake to see their benefits. If you like my article, please like it, vote or tell me what you think. Keep pushing me to write better to share my articles with you. https://read.cash/@aleja/not-everything-you-see-is-perfect-e3030dff#if-you-like-the-article-please-like-it-vote-or-tell-me-what-you-think-keep-pushing-me-to-write-be I wait for you in my next post ... https://read.cash/@aleja/not-everything-you-see-is-perfect-e3030dff#i-wait-for-you-in-my-next-post *Research sources: webpagesfruitpasion.es, okdiario.com, mejorconsalud.com, alimente.elconfidencial.com, miarevista.es*