Tractor Brazil Nuts – 200g
R95.00
Brazil nuts are high in calories, contain good quantities of vitamins, anti-oxidants and minerals. Its kernels, in-fact, have been staple energy sources of native Amazonians even today.
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Description
- 100 g of brazil nuts provide about 656 calories. Their high caloric content comes from their fats. However, much of this fat content is mono-unsaturated fatty acids that helps lower LDL or "bad cholesterol" and increase HDL or "good cholesterol" levels in the blood.
- The nuts are also a very good source of vitamin-E; contain about 7.87 mg per 100 g (about 52% of RDA). Vitamin-E is a powerful lipid soluble antioxidant. It is required for maintaining the integrity of cell membrane of mucusa and skin by protecting it from harmful oxygen-free radicals.
- Brazil nuts hold exceptionally high levels of selenium. 100 g nuts provide about 1917 µg or 3485% recommended daily intake of selenium, rating them as the highest natural source of this mineral. Selenium is an important cofactor for anti-oxidant enzyme, glutathione-peroxidase. Just 1-2 nuts a day provides enough of this trace element. Adequate selenium in the diet help prevent coronary artery disease, liver cirrhosis, and cancers.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Product features | , , , , , , |
| Brand |
Fresh Earth |
| Vegan |
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