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Almonds Nutrition Facts & 15 Magnificent Health Benefits, High Calories But Healthy!

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Almonds are healthy nuts which are added to various dishes and processed food products. In addition to delicious taste, almonds nutrition contents has so many health benefits for human body. Although popular bears the name "nuts", but in botany, Almond does not belong to the nuts crop relatives or legumes family. The almond fruit has a distinctive taste, therefore it is not surprising that many culinary uses pieces of almonds as a complementary flavor. Based on further research, it is known that almonds contain as much as 49% oil comprising omega-9, omega-6, palmiat acid, oleum amigdalae and others. In addition to earlier oil, almonds also contain other nutrients such as carbohydrate, fiber, sugars, vitamin E, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin B and C, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, potassium and magnesium. While the almond is often eaten on its own, raw or toasted, it is also a component of various dishes. Almonds are available in many forms, such as whole, sliced (flaked, ...

Walnuts Nutrition & 5+ Health Benefits

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Walnuts are often referred to as a super fruit because it has amazing health benefits. Highest walnuts nutrition are manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper and so on. A study from the Marshall University School of Medicine suggests that regular consumption of walnuts can lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase healthy cholesterol (HDL) in the body. Walnuts are also known to contain high levels of polyphenols which are very high. This compound has long been recognized as one of the components that are anti-oxidants. It could fight the bad influence of free radicals which are found particularly in the urban areas. By eating walnuts, naturally you have protect your body from the bad influence of pollutants. Thus, you are indirectly protecting against cancer. In addition, by eating walnuts regularly, you also protect yourself from gallstone disease. Walnut Nutrition Facts Walnuts (Juglans regia), Nutritional value per 100 g. (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base) Principle...

Peanut Nutrition & Health Benefits

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Peanut nutrition is very beneficial for health, because its rich in fat, protein, iron, vitamin E and calcium, phosphorus and vitamin B complex, vitamins A and K, lecithin, choline and calcium . Protein content in peanuts is much higher than meat, eggs and soya beans.  Peanuts or in scientific language called as Arachis hypogaea L is a leguminous plant of the family Fabaceae or legume. Its also said contain ingredients that can give health benefits in preventing several diseases. Consuming one ounce of nuts five times a week reported can prevent heart disease. Peanuts work improving cardiac pumping ability and lower resoki coronary heart disease. Peanuts contain Omega 3 which are polyunsaturated fats and Omega 9 which is a monounsaturated fat. In 1 ounce of peanuts, there are 18 grams and 17 grams of Omega 3 Omega 9. Peanuts contain a phytosterol that it can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, by restraining the absorption of cholesterol from food is circ...