Monday, 9 December 2024

One type of snack has so many vitamins it prevents diabetes, arthritis and heart disease

From msn.com

There are numerous snacks that are rich in vitamins and can aid in the changes you wish to make to your body. However, there's one snack that is particularly beneficial for supporting thyroid function.

Brazil nuts have been ranked 16th on Healthline's list of 50 super healthy foods. The nut is described as: "nutrient-rich and have a smooth, buttery texture. The nutrients they contain support thyroid function, and they are a good source of the mineral selenium. 

Selenium is an essential trace mineral and brazil nuts are actually one of the best natural sources of it. The mineral helps produce thyroid hormones and maintain metabolism. Having just one to two brazil nuts a day can be enough to provide your daily selenium needs. Not only that, Brazil nuts are high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which support heart health.

This also reduced inflammation and help combat chronic inflammation linked to diseases like arthritis and diabetes. The benefits don't stop there, they also have omega-3 fatty acids which increases skin elasticity! So eating these nuts can help with aging. Health guru Dr Michael Mosley has revealed nuts are his main snack. When asked by the Sunday Times about the food he eats every day, he said: " Selenium is an essential trace mineral and brazil nuts are actually one of the best natural sources of it.

This mineral aids in the production of thyroid hormones and maintains metabolism. Consuming just one to two brazil nuts a day can meet your daily selenium needs.

Additionally, Brazil nuts are high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which promote heart health. They also reduce inflammation and help fight chronic inflammation associated with diseases like arthritis and diabetes.

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The benefits don't end there, they also contain omega-3 fatty acids which increase skin elasticity!, reports Surrey Live.

Eating these nuts can aid in the ageing process, according to health expert Dr Michael Mosley. The Sunday Times asked him about his daily food intake and he revealed: "I make a point of always keeping a variety of nuts and seeds in stock, including almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, chia and sesame seeds. Nuts are rich in fibre to feed your microbiome and are an excellent source of healthy natural fat."

If you're considering adding another nut to your diet, a specialist has recommended one that he consumes almost every day for heart health.

Dr Kevin Rabii, DO, FACC, a cardiologist with Memorial Hermann, told Parade that our dietary choices can influence risk factors for diseases like heart disease. He stated that there's one nut he always has available due to its benefits for heart health.

"I enjoy almonds because they are an easy, healthy and delicious snack," he says. "I try to keep a small container with some almonds in my car or at work for when I am feeling hungry. There is no preparation involved, and it can keep you from choosing unhealthier snacks."

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