If you are not eating enough of the nuts and seeds, this is the time to add them in your daily diet.
Here are a few seeds and nuts that you should include in your diet daily;
1. Pumpkin seeds
These are rich in vitamin B, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc and protein. They also contain a high amount of amino acid tryptophan that is known for anxiety reduction.
2. Sunflower seeds
They are packed with vitamin E, proteins folate and the heart-healthy fats. Their antioxidant properties help in maintaining the health of your hair and skin.
3. Almonds
They are always packed with calcium, proteins, fibre, vitamin E, copper and magnesium and these help in fighting inflammation, managing weight and improving heart quality.
4. Brazil nuts
They are the red big nuts, and they are packed with selenium, an antioxidant that contains the anti-cancer properties. Nuts are also the good source for manganese, phosphorus and magnesium. It is very important to note that one should always limit the daily consumption of the nuts because too much selenium can cause diabetes type 2 and it is rich in fat content too that is very harmful to the heart.
5. Cashew nuts
Cashew nuts are a good source of nutrients such as copper, Magnesium and Iron. By including the cashew nuts in your diet it can improve your immunity and help in increasing antioxidants in your diet.
6. Peanuts
They are rich in protein, magnesium, fibre and vitamin E. They are also a good source of oleic acid, that helps in lowering the level of bad cholesterol.