Types of Nuts and Seeds and Their Health Benefits
Nuts and seeds are a high energy dense fuel source, packed with concentrated protein, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients unique to the specific varieties. They are the perfect addition to a vegan, raw vegan or vegetarian diet, providing a quality alternative to many meat-based foods. The types of seeds and nuts we are referring to are raw shelled or unshelled assortments that have not been high heat steamed or fumigated with chemicals to "sanitize" them. These are also selections that have not been toasted, dry roasted or salted, but are minimally processed straight from the tree or plant from which they are derived. Learn more about raw Vs. pasteurized, the most beneficial ways to consume them and the benefits and nutritional composition of some of the top seed and nut varieties. Nuts and Seeds Page: goo.gl/Vsq9Xr Phytates, Lectins and Enzyme Inhibitors: goo.gl/hVaVEs Soaking Nuts and Seeds: goo.gl/tojGJm Additional Sourced Info: Nuts and coronary heart disease: an epidemiological perspective: 1.usa.gov/1gBAzB6 Nuts, blood lipids and cardiovascular disease: 1.usa.gov/1PlQYFS USDA Develops New Method of Almond Pasteurization: bit.ly/1DLwTrr Nuts and Seeds Nutritional Data: bit.ly/1FSK3ll A Single Consumption of High Amounts of the Brazil Nuts Improves Lipid Profile of Healthy Volunteers: 1.usa.gov/1UDQVbs Brazilian nut consumption improves selenium status and glutathione peroxidase activity and reduces atherogenic risk in obese women: 1.usa.gov/1MoQMHB Selective increase in pinolenic acid (all-cis-5,9,12-18:3) in Korean pine nut oil by crystallization and its effect on LDL-receptor activity: 1.usa.gov/1UDQZrD Dietary supplementation of walnuts improves memory deficits and learning skills in transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's disease: 1.usa.gov/1h4nGQX The pecan nut (Carya illinoinensis) and its oil and polyphenolic fractions differentially modulate lipid metabolism and the antioxidant enzyme activities in rats fed high-fat diets 1.usa.gov/1J5mDuc Effects of hazelnuts consumption on fasting blood sugar and lipoproteins in patients with type 2 diabetes: 1.usa.gov/1J5mHu3 A macadamia nut-rich diet reduces total and LDL-cholesterol in mildly hypercholesterolemic men and women: 1.usa.gov/1JdRLtJ2 Zinc status of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate carcinoma: 1.usa.gov/1IIo1By Antioxidative roles of sesamin, a functional lignan in sesame seed, and it's effect on lipid- and alcohol-metabolism: 1.usa.gov/1MoQPTT All information is for educational purposes only and is the personal view of the author; not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or prescription. This information has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to cure or prevent any disease.
