Nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, peanuts, and pistachios are legumes. This means that they are very nutritious foods with a high caloric value.
What do they contain?
– healthy monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA)
– polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA)
– protein
– soluble fiber
– insoluble fiber
– vitamins: E and K, folic acid, thiamine
– minerals such as magnesium, copper, potassium, and selenium
– carotenoids, antioxidants, and phytosterol compounds
– phenolic compounds, including stilbenes, tannins, lignans, phenolic acids, phenolic aldehydes, and flavonoids
All these ingredients are necessary for the proper functioning of our bodies. So why are people so afraid of nuts?