Go Nuts!

We've known for awhile the benefits of most nuts (excl peanuts - which are a legume, not a real nut) and I've pushed Almonds regularly but do get bored with them.

The next nut phase: Brazil Nuts

Accordingly to an article on the Blackmores ezine, Brazil nuts do wonders for our immune system and skin tone. They contain selenium, which helps strengthen the immune system’s antibody response.

In her book The Top 100 Immunity Boosters, Charlotte Haigh describes Brazil nuts as one the best sources of selenium around. This mineral, she says, is central to the action of glutathione, a free radical-suppressing enzyme [2].

What’s more, Brazil nuts are rich in omega-6 fatty acids, which ease inflammation, enhance digestion and improve our skin.

Here’s some helpful ways to work them into your diet (but be warned, Brazil nuts’ high fat content means they go rancid quickly, so don’t leave them sitting in your cupboard for too long):

* Eat raw for a simple, satisfying snack
* Process them into nut butter or milk to eat with toast and cereal
* Add to stir-fries for a crunchy punch of protein