the antioxidant profiles in your blood.
6. Macadamia nuts
Due to their high amounts of monosaturated fat, macadamia nuts have the ability to reduce heart disease risk factors.
7. Brazil nuts
Brazil nuts are a great source of selenium, which may be beneficial to people with kidney disease, who are often selenium deficient.
Brazil nuts can also help reduce cholesterol levels, oxidative stress and inflammation.
8. Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts are rich in vitamin E and can lower “bad” LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, inflammation.
Hazelnuts can also improve your blood vessel function.
9. Peanuts
Although peanuts belong to the legume family, they have benefits similar to tree nuts including heart disease and diabetes.
One study found that women who ate peanut butter more than five times a week had lower rates of type 2 diabetes.
Consuming peanuts during your pregnancy may also reduce the risks of asthma and allergies in your children.
When choosing peanuts, choose plain, unsalted, unflavored peanuts. Peanuts that contain large amounts of added oils, sugar and other ingredients will eliminate any health benefits you could gain from eating them.
A diet that consists of nuts, legumes, and seeds is a great way to prevent breast cancer and any other cancer or health-related complications. Just remember that they can also be high in calories. Therefore you should moderate your intake. Try consuming them in small quantities several times throughout the week.