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Nuts for Everyday Health: Benefits and How Much to Eat
Hello, everyone! I hope you are spending a lively, smiling day.
This time I’ll introduce a superfood I’ve used for many years: nuts, starting with almonds. Lately supermarkets and drugstores have a wide range of nuts on their shelves, such as almonds, cashews and pistachios. They are certainly very popular health foods. Do you eat nuts like almonds regularly?
I try not to snack, but sometimes I do get a little hungry. At those times, I eat the almonds I always keep on hand. The more you chew, the more flavor spreads, and they’re delicious. My recommendation, by the way, is the plain roasted almonds from KALDI. I like them a lot as a simple, healthy nut.
Health benefits of nuts
Nuts are rich in protein, which supports muscle repair and growth, and in good-quality fats that serve as an energy source. They are also rich in vitamins and minerals, full of nutrients essential for day-to-day health. And eating nuts makes you feel full, so having some before a meal can help you eat less.
Benefits of nuts include a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, better metabolism, brain health, a lower risk of diabetes and a better gut environment. These health benefits are backed by many scientific studies. For example, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recognized that “eating 1.5 ounces (about 42 g) of nuts a day may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease such as heart attack.”
How much to eat in a day
So how many nuts should you eat in a day? When I looked into it, 30 g is said to be a sensible amount. That is roughly 20–25 almonds. Nuts are highly nutritious but also rich in calories, so be careful not to overeat. And if you have a nut allergy, please avoid them.
Orange Fitness and a healthy life
At Orange Fitness we value healthy eating and exercise. Adding nuts makes it easy to get everyday nutrition and supports building a healthier body. Please make use of Orange Fitness in Kai City to achieve fitness and a nutritionally balanced diet.
Today is the youngest day of your life. I hope it is a wonderful day for you all!
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