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7 Health Benefits of Eating Nuts

Published: May 22, 2013 Modified: Jan 9, 2022 by Everblossom Team This post may contain affiliate links, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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I love snacking on almonds, especially in the spring & summer when heavier food isn't too appealing. There are many health benefits to eating nuts; learn more here.

7 Ways Nuts Benefit Health

Should you ever find yourself at the grocery store late one night, searching for the perfect snack amongst the shelves stockpiled with jumbo bags of potato chips and sweets loaded with corn syrup, keep in mind the one that benefits your heart and body.

Nuts are loaded with a mixture of nutrients, ranging from potassium and copper to vitamin E and magnesium. Let's look at seven ways nut consumption promotes a healthier body.

Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated Fat

Different types of nuts contain different amounts of fat. However, not all fatty foods lead to obesity, but this is a typical belief held by the public, which has placed a negative image on nuts. On the other hand, increased nut consumption has not been known to have detrimental effects on one's weight.

Nuts—like salmon—are high in omega-3 fatty acids. This has the potential to reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks. What makes the fat in nuts so unique is that it is monounsaturated fat, a fat similar to the kind found in olive and canola oils. Nuts are also high in polyunsaturated fat, which can lower cholesterol levels.

Calcium

Calcium is an essential element in the breakdown of amino acids. Therefore, any diet where someone takes in high protein levels should be balanced with plentiful amounts of calcium.

This will help the body break down amino acids more efficiently. Calcium also helps blood vessels expand and contract, allowing for better blood flow within the bloodstream.

Phytosterols and Fiber

Phytosterols, also known as plant sterols, are plant molecules that occur naturally in various types of food (including nuts) and are similar to cholesterol. Their job is meddling with cholesterol absorption in the intestines by grabbing on to cholesterol receptors in the body.

As a result, less cholesterol is absorbed into the bloodstream, and the cholesterol levels in the blood are greatly diminished. In addition, nuts are excellent sources of fiber, which help lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels.

L-arginine

Nuts are efficient in L-arginine, an amino acid that can improve the functioning of blood vessels by relaxing them and making them more flexible; this cuts out the chance that blood clots will form in the vessels and possibly slow down the flow of blood.

L-arginine is an immune system booster, helping the body heal wounds quicker while also promoting the release of hormones.

Vitamin E

Finally, nuts are critical providers of Vitamin E. This is one of its most powerful antioxidants; it seeks out and counteracts chemicals that have the potential to harm body tissues and red blood cells.

It promotes healthier skin, proper function of the immune system. It helps stop plaque development in the arteries that can lead to chest pains, coronary artery disease, and heart attacks. In addition, nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, and peanuts are high in servings of Vitamin E.

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  1. Angie

    May 23, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Since I stopped eating most meats (I still eat fish) one of my favorite sources of protein is raw almonds! Nice and filling and tasty.

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  2. aislin

    August 19, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Definitely consumption of nuts helps in maintaining healthier body. In fact they are helpful in lowering the rates of heart diseases. Consuming nuts in breakfast is a great idea as it is healthy as well as easy to eat. They help in proper working of heart.

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