I think almost everybody loves nuts especially there is such wide variety of different nuts so any person can find nuts to their test. Nuts are extremely health-giving. You just need to eat nuts cocktail which consists of different kinds of nuts every day and be beautiful and young.
Nuts help our heart and make skin better. And nut is considered to be one of the best products for the diet. Lots of gals who choose a diet stop at low fat, but according to Atkins diet rules, which gives better results you don't need to abandon fat if you wish to loss weight. Nuts contain lots of healthy fats that are known to have heart-protective benefits and proteins and at the same time very low carbs at all, so you can choose low carb diet and eat nuts which will help you to follow the diet.
There is some information about different nuts I think this will help you to choose what you need.
Peanut
Contains vitamins B1 and B6, this is a rich source of protein. This nut has an anti-aging effect. But you should also remember that Peanuts may be contaminated with the mold Aspergillus flavus which produces a carcinogenic substance called aflatoxin which causes a cancer. To prevent this you should store the peanuts in a cool dry place. Calories: 620 kilocalorie per 100 grams.
Brazil nut
Brazil nuts are rich in selenium, magnesium and thiamine. This is really good for your immune system. Brazil nuts are 14% protein, 11% carbs, and 67% fat. Unfortunately brazil nuts become rancid because they have high fat content. Calories: 686 kilocalorie per 100 grams.
Walnut
According to American College of Cardiology eating walnuts after a meal high in unhealthy fats can help to reduce the damaging effects of such fats on blood vessels. It contains substances that lower bad cholesterol, arginine and folic acid. Calories: 690 kilocalorie per 100 grams.
Cashew
Cashew is rich in calcium, copper, magnesium, iron and oleic acid. It's widely used in asian cooking and has a very high oil content. Calories: 560 kilocalorie per 100 grams.
Almond
Lowers possibility of heart diseases due to Omega-3 and sterol. Contains vitamin E. Calories: 610 kilocalorie per 100 grams.
Macadamia
This nut contains monounsaturated fats about 85%, and health-giving to brain fatty acids such as Omega-3, 6 and 9. Also it has the same cholesterol lowering effect as pistachio. Calories: 780 kilocalorie per 100 grams.
Hazel
Rich in chemicals that prevent cancer. Calories: 720 kilocalorie per 100 grams.
Pistachio
Valued by the antioxidant lutein and nutrients. Removes bad cholesterol from blood. Calories: 560 kilocalorie per 100 grams.
Pine nut
Contains about 31 grams of protein per 100 grams of nuts, the highest of any nut or seed. They are also a source of dietary fibre. They are rich in proteins.
Comments
I also like to nibble sunflower seeds ))
I like all kinds of nuts you mentioned here. Nuts are also good for the brain. Eat nuts, be smart!! ))
I like cedar nuts most of all, they are very rich with vitamins and minerals too, and veery testy :)