Nuts are tasty, convenient and are perfect in any sort of diet. As well as being high in Omega-3 EFAs, nuts are packed with other essential nutrition and have numerous health benefits, which is why they have come to be recognised as a superfood. The benefits of nuts in your diet are almost endless, but we have selected a few of our favourite nuts and we’ve outlined the exact benefits to each type below. ...What nuts should I eat?
When it comes to what nuts you should eat to form a healthy diet, the answer is as many as you can! No, seriously - many studies have been conducted on the health benefits of nuts, and the results are conclusive. Studies have actually shown that people who eat nuts tend to live longer than those who don’t. What’s more, certain nuts have positive effects on weight loss, improve metabolism speed and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Learn more about the benefit that each type of nut brings when added to your diet.
Almonds
One of the most popular nuts to add to sweet dishes and deserts are almonds. These tree nuts have been known to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol in the body which inhibits the functionality of the heart. While we are lacking conclusive evidence to this, almonds can help with weight loss and lower blood pressure in those who are overweight or obese. This is particularly beneficial for those with type 2 diabetes.
While more studies are needed to confirm some of these benefits to eating almonds, it is definitely worth sprinkling them on your favourite dessert.
Brazil nuts
Originating from the Amazon, Brazil nuts are rich with antioxidants which are known to help protect your body against chronic illnesses such as cancer and heart disease. The oxidation process in the body causes damage to cell membranes, cellular proteins and DNA. The process can be prevented with the help of antioxidants in nutrient-rich superfoods.
Similar to almonds, they may also reduce cholesterol levels and improve function of blood vessels in those who are overweight.
Cashew nuts
While not being known to have significant effects on body weight or blood sugar levels, there is evidence to cashews reducing blood pressure and increasing the amount of “good” cholesterol in the body.
One study discovered that a diet consisting of 20% cashew nuts saw improved blood pressure among those with metabolic syndrome. Study
Peanuts
Peanuts belong to the legume family, however, they have a similar nutrition profile to tree nuts such as cashews. It has been discovered that people who eat peanut butter every day of the week have a decreased chance of contracting type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, pregnant women who regularly intake peanuts as part of their diet will reduce the risk of their child being born with asthma or peanut allergies.
Try choosing plain, unsalted peanuts to add as part of your diet. The added salt is often detrimental to your health, you can buy unsalted peanuts here.
Walnuts
Eating walnuts as part of your diet may have beneficial effects on both your heart and brain. When it comes to the heart, walnuts have been known to reduce blood pressure, reduce total cholesterol as well as regulate the flow of blood through the circulatory system. They are also known to reduce the risk of heart disease, due to ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). This omega-3 fatty acid has amazing benefits on heart health and should be included in your everyday diet as much as possible.Read More
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Organic almonds - Economy almonds - Unblanched almonds - Blanched Almonds - Almond flakes - Almond powders - Almond Butter | Whole Brazil nuts - Organic Brazil nuts - Broken Brazil nuts - Chocolate Brazil nuts - Brazil nut butter | Organic cashews - Economy cashews - Broken cashews - Cashew nut butter - Salted and unsalted - Roasted and raw |
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Cooked chestnuts - Chestnut flour - Organic chestnuts - Chestnut puree | Desiccated coconut - Organic coconut flakes - Coconut water - Coconut milk - Toasted coconut - Coconut oil - Coconut flour - Coconut powder - Coconut sugar | Organic and non-organic - Blanched and unblanched - Roasted and raw - Ground hazelnuts - Hazelnut butter |
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Organic and non-organic - Macadamia nut butter - Macadamia oil - Similar to Brazil nuts | Blanched and unblanched - Organic and economy - Roasted and non-roasted - Salted and plain - Peanut butter | Organic and non-organic - Whole and broken - Economy packs - Pecan nut butter |
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Organic and non-organic - European and Asian varieties - Economy packs available | In-shell or shelled - No-salt and with-salt - Roasted and unroasted - Organic and non-organic | Dried soya nuts - Soya nut mixes - Roasted soya beans - Ideal for snacking |
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Organic and non-organic - Whole, peeled and unpeeled - Tigernut flour - Tiger nut butter | Organic, non-organic and gourmet - Whole and broken - Walnut spread and oil | |
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| Roasting nuts enhances their flavour and can either make them taste more savoury or in the case of Hazelnuts actually accentuate their nutty sweetness! | Healthy nut butters - as close to 100% nut as is possible. For example, our peanut butter contains nothing but peanuts. |
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Ground almonds, hazelnuts and coconut - for baking and more. | Chopped and broken nuts for baking. | Mixed nuts, seeds and fruits. |
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Flavoured apricot kernels for snacking
These nutritious apricot kernels in handy snack-packs and sealable pouches. Apricot kernels are very similar to almonds in shape and texture and have a rich nutty flavour. | Nut based milk-alternatives and cooking ingredients! |