GENERAL |
- THESE nuts are very nutritious for heart, brain, nervous system etc, but can pose problems, especially if the quantity eaten is not MODEST.
- They make quite strong demands on the digestion, so it is best to eat them BEFORE 18:00 in the evening. Eating MOST things late at night is a BAD IDEA, but especially NUTS.
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1) |
ALMONDS |
NO MORE THAN 5 a day |
2) |
WALNUTS |
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3) |
BRAZILS |
Brazils are a rare source of selenium but the latter is dangerous if over-consumed. ONE BRAZIL NUT per day is enough to give you the selenium you need. TWO should be the absolute maximum. |
4) |
PISTACHIOS
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These bought in shops are often VERY HIGHLY SALTED. Look for RAW, UNSALTED form or WASH THEM before eating. |
| These are ALSO nutritious but best avoided for various reasons.
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PINE NUTS |
CASHEWS |
MACADAMIAS |
PEANUTS |
PEANUT BUTTER - It usually has a lot of SALT, SUGAR and HYDROGENATED OILS, so BEST AVOIDED. |
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