Benefits of nuts and precautions when eating them. Let’s eat and know!

Do you like nuts?  Nuts are a healthy snack that is not only rich in protein and healthy fats, but also packed with other nutrients.  In fact, nuts are rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals, which help prevent adult diseases and various diseases.  In this post, we will learn about the specific benefits of nuts and precautions when consuming them.

Benefits of nuts and precautions when eating them. Let’s eat and know!

Reference material

• Health Chosun in Korea, April 29, 2024
• Hidoc in Korea on April 30, 2024
• Korea's Hankook Ilbo, April 28, 2024

 

Nuts Benefits

Nuts have the following benefits (effectiveness):

• Rich in fiber, you can easily feel full even if you only eat a small amount.
• Produces a substance called butyrat (butyrat promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines, strengthens the intestinal wall, and prevents inflammation)
• Rich in unsaturated fat, quickly converts calories into energy
• In the study, the number of weekly bowel movements increased by 1.5 times in the group that consumed 56g of whole almonds per day compared to the group that did not consume whole almonds.
• Prevents obesity and adult diseases (studies show that consuming a lot of nuts reduces total blood cholesterol by an average of 5.1% and bad cholesterol (LDL) by 7.4%)
• Almonds contain high-quality protein, vitamin E that is good for skin health, calcium that protects bone health, and zinc that helps immunity.
• Almonds contain a lot of omega-3 fatty acids, so when consumed appropriately, they help control cholesterol levels in the body.
• Walnuts contain melatonin, a sleep hormone, so eating an appropriate amount of walnuts when you can't fall asleep can help you sleep.

 

Precautions when eating nuts

There are the following precautions when consuming nuts:

• Nuts are high in calories, so eating a lot can make you gain weight.
• The recommended daily intake of nuts is 30g, which is equivalent to a handful (about 23 almonds, 6 walnuts, and 10 macadamias).
• Since each type of nut has different nutritional content, it is best to eat a variety of different types.

In this post, we looked at the specific benefits of nuts and precautions to take when consuming them.  Please remember the precautions when consuming nuts and take good care of your health by using nuts.