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| Almonds |
| Almonds have the highest protein content
of any nut and are a valuable food for
vegetarians and vegans. Almonds are rich
in minerals, magnesium, potassium,
phosphorous and especially high in
mono-unsaturated fat, which helps to
lower cholesterol, especially (LDL) bad
cholesterol. Almonds contain a high
degree of oleic acid, which is believed
to be the ingredient in olive oil that
protects against heart disease. |
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| Blanched, Redskin, Paleskin, Dry Roast Peanuts and Monkey Nuts |
| All varieties of raw peanuts are
healthy. From a health point of view they
are more beneficial to a diet as they
contain no salt and fewer
calories when compared to fried or
salted peanuts. |
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| Brazil Nuts |
| Brazil nuts have about 2,500 times more
selenium than any other nut. Selenium is
a powerful antioxidant that has been
proven to protect against heart disease
and cancers like prostate cancer.
Selenium discourages the ageing process
and stimulates the immune system. Brazil
nuts are an excellent source of fibre
and minerals. They also contain useful
amounts of phosphorous, copper and iron. |
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| Cashew Nuts |
| Cashew nuts, like all nuts, are excellent
sources of mono-unsaturated fat, which
may help protect the heart. Cashew nuts
are also a good source of potassium, B
vitamins and folate. They contain useful
amounts of magnesium, phosphorous,
selenium and copper. |
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| Coconut Slices |
| Natural coconut fat in the diet leads to
the normalization of body lipids,
protects the liver from alcohol damage
and improves the immune systems
anti-inflammatory response. |
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| Hazelnuts |
| Fats found in hazelnuts are highly
unsaturated. They are rich in
phosphorous, potassium, copper, zinc,
magnesium, selenium, dietary fibre,
folate and vitamin E. Hazelnuts are also
an excellent source of plant sterols
that are believed to play a role in the
prevention of certain diseases including
colon cancer and heart disease.
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| Macadamia Nuts |
| Macadamias may have a relatively high
amount of fat but - this fat is heart
healthy mono-unsaturated fat. So in
moderation, macadamias are a beneficial
treat. A one-ounce serving of dried
macadamias contains 199 calories, 2g of
protein, 4g of carbohydrates and 21g of
good fat. |
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| Peanuts |
| All varieties of raw Peanuts are
healthy, on a health point of view and
are more beneficial to a diet as they
contain no salt and fewer calories when
compared to fried or salted Peanuts. |
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| Pecans |
| Pecans are one of the most nutritious
members of the nut family. Not only are
they a good source of protein, fibre and
heart healthy fats, pecans are rich in
elegiac acid which may prevent certain
cancers. They have also been linked to
fewer heart attacks in several large
studies. |
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| Pine Nuts |
| These nuts are an excellent source of
protein and ideal for those wanting to
increase muscle tissue. They have
their very own distinctive flavour and
are a very popular addition to many
recipes and salads. |
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| Pistachios |
| Pistachios are an excellent source of
protein. Unsalted pistachios have a high
potassium low sodium content which helps
to normalise blood pressure, maintain
water balance in the body and strengthen
muscles. Pistachio nuts are also a good
source of vitamin E which boosts the
immune system and alleviates fatigue. |
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| Sea Salt and Black Pepper Cashews |
| Lovely Cashew nuts flavoured with a
light coating of sea salt and black
pepper. These are a good variation to
your regular salted variety with a
great savoury kick. |
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| Walnuts |
| Walnuts are low in saturated fat and
high in both poly and mono unsaturated
fat. They are an excellent source of
omega 6 fatty acids. Walnuts are a good
source of protein, vitamin B1, B6, folate
and Vitamin E. Green and unripe walnuts
reduce bad cholesterol in the blood. |
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