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Food |
What's in it? |
What is it good for? |
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Nuts &
seeds
Generally high in
protein for growth and repair, good fats for cardiovascular health,
fibre for digestion, fat soluble vitamins for preventing cell damage and
also lots of minerals for various functions of cells. |
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Almonds |
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Healthy fats
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Vitamin E
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Magnesium |
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Prevents against cardiovascular disease
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Fights cellular damage from free radicals |
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Brazil nut |
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Mono-unsaturated fatty acids
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Selenium, magnesium, zinc, iron and copper |
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Prevents cardiovascular disease Lowers bad LDL cholesterol and raise the
beneficial HDL cholesterol
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Arthritis, fertility, thyroid function and a detoxifier |
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Cashew |
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Mono-unsaturated fat
- B
vitamins
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Potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, selenium and copper |
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Prevents cardiovascular disease
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Helps energy release in cells
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Thyroid function |
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Gingko nuts |
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Vitamin C and Niacin (vitamin B3) |
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Antioxidants against cell damage. Immune function, digestion, skin,
nerves and energy release in cells |
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Hazel nut |
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Vitamin E, vitamin A
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B-vitamins B5 and B6
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Manganese, selenium and zinc |
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Antioxidant against cell damage
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Energy release
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Bone health |
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Linseed (Flax) |
- Omega-3 &
6
- Mucilage
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Heart health
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A natural laxative |
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Macadamia |
- High in
monounsaturated fats
- Calcium,
potassium
- High in
fibre. |
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Helps lower bad cholesterol
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Bone health
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Digestion |
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Peanut |
- High in
unsaturated fat
- Vitamin E
- Magnesium,
iron, zinc |
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Helps lower bad cholesterol
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Skin. Antioxidant against cell damage
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Cell metabolism |
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Pine nut |
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Very high content of protein |
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Growth and repair |
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Pistachio |
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Monounsaturated fats
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Plant sterols
- B
Vitamins, iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus and copper. |
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Helps lower bad cholesterol
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Believed to help reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers.
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Pumpkin seed |
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Omega 3 and 6 essential fats
- B
Vitamins
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Vitamin K
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Zinc, magnesium and manganese |
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Helps lower bad cholesterol
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Energy production in cells
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Blood clotting and bone health (absorption of calcium)
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Fertility, hormone balance, brain function and skin |
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Sunflower seed |
-Omega-6
essential fatty acids
- Magnesium,
iron, copper, zinc and B Vitamins |
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Heart health |
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Walnut |
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Omega 3 and mono-unsaturated fatty acids
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Ellagic acid
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Amino acid L-arginine |
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Lowers bad LDL cholesterol and raises the good HDL cholesterol.
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Antioxidant protects against cardiovascular disease and cancer.
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Protects artery walls, brain function, hormone health, energy and skin,
hair and nail health |
