In general, both pecans and walnuts bring the same nutritional benefits to the table. They have essential vitamins, healthy fats, minerals, and proteins that are necessary for a healthy body. The similar types and amounts of nutrients present in the nuts mean that their health benefits are also more or less analogous. They certainly provide the right amount of energy to power important bodily functions. Pecans and walnuts are also excellent sources of antioxidants and natural … [Read more...] about Pecans And Walnuts Make Healthy Additions To A Well-Balanced Diet
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Surprising Health Benefits Of Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts are the hard-shelled nuts from trees and shrubs belonging to the Corylus genus. Sometimes referred to as filberts and cobnuts, hazelnuts are slightly smaller than an acorn and have a tough, smooth shell. Inside that shell is a sweet-tasting, cream-colored kernel with a thick, dark brown skin that some people like to remove before eating. Here Zoey Sky, NaturalNews.com, reflects on health benefits of hazelnuts: "Hazelnut is a popular flavor for cookies and coffee … [Read more...] about Surprising Health Benefits Of Hazelnuts
Adding More Nuts To Your Diet Can Benefit The Brain, Says Study
Walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts have the highest antioxidant content of any tree nuts. They’re also rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, which help promote weight loss, strengthen the heart and reduce inflammation, as previously noted. Here Joven Gray, NaturalNews.com, reflects on brain benefits from adding nuts to your diet: "A recent study reveals that adding more nuts to your diet can benefit the brain, as these superfoods improve cognition, healing, learning and memory. Researchers at Loma … [Read more...] about Adding More Nuts To Your Diet Can Benefit The Brain, Says Study
In Moderation, Nuts Won’t Make You Gain Weight
Nuts get a bad rap because of their high fat content. But it turns out, the unsaturated fats in nuts support healthy heart function by reducing your “bad” LDL cholesterol levels. LDL cholesterol is the type of cholesterol that accumulates in your arteries, causing them to narrow and making it difficult for blood to flow through them. If left unchecked, cholesterol deposits in the arteries can break and form a clot that can then cause a heart attack or stroke. Both are serious and … [Read more...] about In Moderation, Nuts Won’t Make You Gain Weight