September 2010
| Brazil Nuts |
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If selenium was a striker, then Brazil nuts would be the team! These nuts are bursting with health due mainly to their high selenium content. Selenium is also a powerful antioxidant linked to lower rates of cancer and heart disease. Brazil nuts also contain all the necessary amino acids to foster optimal growth and repair in humans, making them a great addition to any diet, particularly a vegetarian one. Brazil nuts are also a very good source of zinc. These nuts contain high amounts of fat. Most of these fats are unsaturated and so perfectly healthy but Brazil nuts should be eaten in moderate amounts. |