We all know the phrase that says a little you invest in yourself daily will eventually turn to a massive growth one day, well this is what eating just two Brazilian nuts daily will do to your health over time.
Brazilian nuts are known to be highly proteinaceous they contain good fat, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals but the key nutrient in this super food is the selenium it contains. Selenium is known to help with the function of immune system by boosting the white blood cell which helps the body to fight all types of illness and infection. It contains antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties which protect the body from free radicals. It reduces the risk of cognitive decline, it helps with elevation of mood and decreases anxiety, supports collagen production in the bones, blood cells, cartilage, and the benefits goes on.
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Brazil Nuts 150g
£2.10
But when you think of it why just two a day? why not three or more – well according to medical professionals it’s because any thing more than two nuts per day can become acutely toxic that can lead to neurological issues, breathing problems, heart arrhythmias and kidney dysfunction.
Sticking to just two nuts a day will help to enjoy the benefits without the risk. Now, there’s no guarantee you will get all the delicious taste from eating the nut but it’s a good way to add a nutrient dense super food to your diet. You can sprinkle them into your yogurt, or your cereal to give the eating enjoyment.
That being said, not many of us can tolerate nuts in our diet as some are allergic to nuts, the good news is that there are many alternative food on the market that contain this hero nutrient(selenium) like fish, eggs and sunflower seeds.
