Brazil nut (100g.)

Description

Brazil nuts are useful enough to work the entire body. It contains vitamins (C, E, D, group B), minerals (magnesium, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, iron, copper, selenium), amino acids and fatty acids (omega-3 and 6).

Like other nuts, Brazil nuts are high in fiber, protein and does not contain bad cholesterol. In a small number of nutritionists prescribe for weight loss, muscle building and as a replacement for fatty meats. This effect is achieved due to the presence in their composition of methionine, which is able to break down fats and generate from them the necessary energy for life, preserve youth and promote the excretion of free radicals.

Selenium in Brazil nuts contained in such an amount that eating a nut in a day you can get your daily dose of this useful mineral. Namely it participates in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer disease, lung, prostate and the intestines, has antitumor properties.

Mineral fat composition of nuts protect the heart muscle, lowers blood pressure, normalize blood clotting and improves the functioning of the thyroid gland.

Brazil nuts a positive effect on the nervous system, removing depression, increase resistance to stress, the immune system, normalize the production of hormones necessary for the improvement of reproductive functions, both women and men.