Brazilian Nuts

Description

Origin: Brazil nuts are tree nuts native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru.

Usage: Their smooth, buttery texture and nutty flavor are typically enjoyed raw, blanched or as mix in other nuts.

Nutrition: Brazil nuts are nutritional powerhouses, providing healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They’re particularly rich in minerals with potent antioxidant properties. They are rich in selenium, with just one nut containing 96 mcg. Additionally, they have higher concentrations of magnesium, copper, zinc, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous & potassium.

Benefits: Eating Brazil nuts may reduce inflammation, support brain function, and improve your thyroid function and heart health.

Disclaimer: To avoid consuming too much selenium, limit your intake to one to three Brazil nuts per day.