They say that “money doesn’t grow on trees” but fortunately for us, some of the healthiest foods do! Along-term study [1] published in the New England Journal Of Medicine investigated the mortality rates of over 100,000 adults, spanning a period of 30 years, to see if there is a connection between regular eating of nuts and an increased immunity to fatal illness.
The research found a very strong correlation – with up to 20% risk reduction for those that eat nuts every day!
There is good evidence that the best preventative effects of nuts are related to heart disease and cardiovascular disease but other chronic diseases like cancer were reduced too, diabetes and stroke were affected less. [3] Incidentally, it is also clear that for those with a high risk of cardiovascular disease, eating more plant-based foods in general can increase life expectancy. [4]
Our ancient ancestors would have eaten nuts regularly and prized them highly because they are a concentrated source of food that can be stored for a long time. They didn’t know the science – but now we know that nuts provide slow-release energy, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, dietary fiber, antioxidants and vitamins.
Nuts are rich in vitamins and minerals: For example Vitamin E, essential for good physical health – it helps to build red blood cells, as well as being a good antioxidant. Vitamins B1 and B2 are plentiful (a great source for vegetarians) and nuts are high in many minerals too! It is well documented that nuts have a higher magnesium nutrient density than most other foods. Magnesium is essential to living cells and this high magnesium content is thought to be the single most significant health benefit of nuts.
Other foods high in magnesium include sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, mackerel, beans, lentils, chickpeas, spinach, chard and kale.
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