Eat these six nuts 'packed' with nutrients to boost brain health and reduce inflammation
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For those looking to boost their health, six types of nuts could provide the nutrients you're after. Walnuts, pistachios, pecans, hazelnuts, almonds and cashews come loaded with essential vitamins and minerals that have a multitude of health benefits, according to an Instagram post from @healthy.foods.today.
It proclaims walnuts are great for reducing inflammation and improving brain health due to their high omega-3 content. Pistachios, stuffed with vitamins B6, B1 and copper, are champions for hair growth, while pecans boast vitamin E and zinc to bolster the immune system.
Hazelnuts provide heart-healthy doses of vitamin E and copper, almonds serve up skin-loving antioxidants and may even have anti-aging properties, and cashews offer the sleep-enhancing and bone-strengthening duo of phosphorus and vitamin K. The Instagram caption reads: "Nuts are nature's powerhouse packed with benefits!.
"Almonds are rich in vitamin E. Snack on them raw or add them to salads for a crunchy texture! Walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Add them to your morning oatmeal or enjoy them as a topping for yoghurt. Pistachios are rich in fibre. Enjoy them as a snack or sprinkle them over your favourite desserts.".
The post has racked up over 1,700 likes on Instagram and a number of comments. One user exclaimed: "Yes!! So good!" while another chimed in with: "Yummy!". These aren't the only nuts that provide an impressive array of nutrients. Peanuts, macadamia nuts and Brazil nuts all pack a nutritional punch.
