When it comes to healthy snacks or appetizers, and extremely delicious, nuts are the perfect option! Here in Brazil, we have a very large amount of oilseeds, but the most consumed are cashew and Pará nuts.
It's not for nothing that nuts are considered superfoods, the benefits they provide to our health are numerous, they have an excellent amount of good fats, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that are essential to our body. We've listed some of the main benefits of these oilseeds: - Because it has fiber, good fats and proteins that give a greater feeling of satiety, they help to lose weight.
- They are rich in nutrients such as selenium, vitamin E and zinc, which are antioxidants, and with this they are able to prevent atherosclerosis, cancer and other diseases.
- As good fats reduce inflammation in the body, chestnuts reduce joint pain.
- Strengthen the immune system.
- Contains proteins and B vitamins that stimulate muscle mass.
- Improves the bowel,
- Improves cholesterol, as they are rich in unsaturated fats.
- Generates more energy, as it is rich in calories.
- They help protect the brain, prostate, muscle and bone tissue. Help prevent diseases such as Alzheimer's, hypertension, diabetes and obesity! A surprising flavor combined with all these benefits, you can't refuse, right?