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Brazil nuts properties and nutritional value

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Brazil nuts properties and nutritional value

Brazil nuts, like other types of nuts, are high in calories but have many health benefits, which is why they should be included in your daily diet.

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1. Brazil nuts basic information

More specifically, they originate in Para. Kluczkovski et al. 2015). Brazilian nuts are the seeds of a high-quality walnut (Bertholletia excelsa). Brazil nuts have high ecological and economic values, and most importantly nutritional (A.M. This product is increasingly added to various types of foods, including pastries and breakfast cereals. They come from the Amazon regions of North America mainly Brazil, Bolivia and Peru.

2. The nutritional value of Brazil nuts

Nuts are a good source of protein, containing an average of 1025 g of this ingredient per 100 g of product. Their dietary content is very important they support, among other things, the proper functioning of the circulatory system. Other mineral ingredients that can be found in them include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium. Kluczkovski et al. 2015).

3. The health benefits of Brazil nuts

These acids have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties, so they may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (M.S. Brazil nuts are a rich source of selenium that exhibits many anti-health properties. They may also have a positive effect on neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's, which are most commonly caused by oxidative stress. However, they should be taken into account for celenium intake, as taking them in large quantities can cause celenous disease.

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