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Dry Nuts For A Healthy Heart

By Vijayalakshmi

We all have heard about the health benefits of dry fruits and dried fruits on our body. Likewise, it is interesting to know that there are many nuts and seeds that fall into the category of dry fruits but are quite distinctive in their nature and are known for their nutritional benefits. So, if you think that heart patients can't have dry fruits or nuts, then you are wrong!

Nuts like hazel nuts, walnuts, pine nuts and almonds are heart healthy nuts so must be included in the diet. These nuts are a rich source of minerals, vitamins, iron, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids that are very essential for our health. Many people avoid eating nuts thinking that they have high cholesterol levels. But as opposed to this thought, these nuts are exceptional and have all the nutritional value that are essential for the healthy heart.

Here is a list of dry nuts that are good for your heart:

Hazel nuts

Hazel nuts

Hazel nuts contain folate which is an important Vitamin that prevents anemia. Hazel nuts are also rich in dietary fiber, minerals and are packed with numerous health promoting phyto-chemicals. The folate content in the hazel nuts helps in pumping more blood to the body which keeps our internal organs clean and is also relevant for the function of the heart.

Walnuts

Walnuts

Walnuts are a rich source of important omega-3 essential fatty acids like linoleic acid. Adding walnuts in our daily diet helps us to lower bad cholesterol level in our blood. Omega-3 fatty acids prevents coronary artery disease, strokes and have anti-inflammatory properties to prevent heart diseases.

 Brazil nuts

Brazil nuts

Brazil nuts have high levels of selenium, a mineral. Selenium is known to be the highest natural source of mineral and adequate selenium foods in the diet help prevent coronary artery disease and other heart diseases.

 Almonds

Almonds

Almonds are well known for its health benefits. The nutritional value of almonds is exceptional. Almonds are known to be rich in vitamins and minerals, a healthy nut that protects the body against heart diseases and cancer. People suffering from diabetics and high blood pressure can have almonds as they have the capacity to lower the bad cholesterol levels.

 Pistachio

Pistachio

Pistachios is said to be the storehouse of minerals like copper, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium. The nutritional benefits of pistachio is really high and at the same time. The copper content in pistachio is required to increase body's metabolism rate and purifying blood vessels. This ultimately keeps your heart healthy.

 Chestnuts

Chestnuts

Chestnuts are a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid and palmitoleic acids, which is very helpful in reducing cholesterol level in our blood. This nut is rich in dietary-fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants that prevents heart diseases. The dietary fiber in chestnut also improves digestion. This nut at the same time is an excellent source of minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and zinc, besides providing a very good amount of potassium which lowers heart rate and high blood pressure.

 Peanuts

Peanuts

Peanuts known to be the poor man's cashew is known to be an excellent source of resveratrol, an antioxidant. This antioxidant protects against heart diseases. It constructs the blood vessels and nourishes the body. However, people who are allergic to peanuts should avoid this nut.

Pinenuts

Pinenuts

Pine nuts are known to be calorie-rich nuts. Pine nuts like all other nuts are a rich source of Vitamin E and Vitamin B. These vitamins are extremely essential in keeping our body healthy as it reconstructs the damaged cells and purifies the blood, thus keeping our heart healthy.

 Sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds contains natural antioxidants which helps in removing harmful toxins from the body. The Chlorogenic acid that is present in this nut helps in reducing high blood sugar levels. Sunflower seeds are also incredibly rich sources of many essential minerals like calcium, iron, manganese, zinc, magnesium, selenium, and copper. These minerals have a vital role in producing blood, regulation of activities related to the heart and our body muscles.

 Acrons

Acrons

Acrons, got from the oak tree is known to have a healthy dose of proteins. Protein are important for a heart healthy diet. Apart from that acorns are also good for strengthening he body muscles and keeps us fit as a fiddle.