Medicinal Properties of Nuts

There are many nuts that their applications not only limited to the benefits in food, also used in the world of medicine, see some of them.
Walnut
Perhaps the similarity of this result with the human brain is not a coincidence if we consider that FOS is one of most beneficial foods for memory and nervous system. It is rich in linoleic fatty acid, and a good source of vitamins B1, B2, B3 (niacin) and B6 in particular.
Pistachio
Its peculiar green color only in this food group gives us the clue to its high content of vitamins among which especially the A, to levels well above those of other dry fruit-ing. Contributions is very rich in minerals such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron.
Hazelnut
For some aiios has been researching the promising anti-cancer properties of hazelnuts have been discovered to them a substance called paclitaxel, very difficult and expensive to synthesize in the laboratory, which is made with one of the most sold anticancer world.
Almond
It is the nut with highest fiber content. With a ration of 30 g per day we will facilitate and regulate intestinal transit. Furthermore, it is a perfect food for those who do not consume products that 100 gde lacteosya almonds give us the same amount of this mineral as a glass of milk.
Chestnut
It is a very special nut since it has half calories other family members and its composition more closely resembles that of cereals are low in fat and rich in complex carbohydrates. Its use is restricted but, at least in Spain, the winter season.
Pinion
Since ancient times, these small fruits have been prized for their high nutritional value and therapeutic properties. At one of the few nuts that do not come from plantations but are collected in the forest, are naturally free of pesticides and chemicals.