Because they are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, noble nuts and hazelnuts can spoil over time. If you want to keep them for next year, we recommend freezing them. They will keep excellent in the freezer, you just need to defrost them and you can use them. (www.goodhousekeeping.com)
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Many of the noble nuts have beneficial properties for health. Almonds, for example, have a lot of calcium, and walnuts are the richest in Omega-3. All noble nuts contain antioxidants, beneficial fats and other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fiber (www.healthline.com/nutrition).
Fiber, carbohydrates found in plants, are divided into two categories: soluble, those that dissolve in water and insoluble, those that cross the digestive tract and are eliminated almost intact. Daily consumption of soluble and insoluble fiber brings important health benefits: it helps control weight, optimizes digestion and prevents constipation. Also fibers […]
Iron is a mineral necessary for growth and development. The body also uses iron to produce hemoglobin, myoglobin, certain hormones and connective tissues. An iron-deficient diet does not cause obvious symptoms because the body uses its resources stored in muscles, liver, spleen and bone marrow. Only after consuming iron reserves in tissues […]
Niacin or vitamin B3 helps us convert food into energy. It is important for the development and functioning of all cells in the body. According to research, it seems that high doses of vitamin B3 in the form of nicotinic acid help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with atherosclerosis. Severe deficiency [...]
Zinc is a nutrient we need to stay healthy. It helps the immune system fight bacteria and viruses. The body needs zinc to produce protein and DNA. Pregnant women and children need zinc for normal growth and development. Zinc also helps heal wounds […]
Under this generic name are six water-soluble components that act as vitamin B6. As a coenzyme, vitamin B6 performs a wide variety of functions in the body. Extremely versatile, it is involved in over 100 enzymatic reactions, most of them related to protein metabolism. In its active form, B6 is […]
Copper is an essential microelement, present in all body tissues. Along with iron, copper helps form red blood cells and appears to be involved in maintaining the health of blood vessels, nerves, the immune system and bones. Copper also helps absorb iron.
Vitamin B1 is an enzymatic cofactor needed to support the bioenergetic and anabolic needs of our cells. Also known as thiamine, it is essential for the normal functioning and health of pancreatic cells. The pancreas contains high levels of thiamine, and deficiency of this vitamin can lead to impaired pancreatic function.
Phosphorus is a mineral that represents about 1% of the weight of the human body. We find it in every cell, but especially in bones and teeth, having an important role in their formation. It also plays an important role in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, in the production of proteins necessary for the growth, maintenance and recovery of tissues. Phosphorus is involved in […]