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Nuts

nuts are the basis of the Mediterranean diet, and therefore are very healthy and highly recommended, because they are rich in iron, vitamins, calcium and protein consumption is reduced further the possibility of cardiovascular disease. They are also very suitable for when you make enough exercise, because they are a source of immediate energy, are also the best snack due to its high nutritional content. You can also use in many different dishes, from appetizers, salads, desserts ...

We turn now to list some of the most popular nuts:



Almonds Almonds are, as the name suggests, the fruit of the almond tree, and we can find a variety of ways: with skin, peeled , fried, roasted, ground, chopped ... You can also find bitter almonds, which are not edible, logically, are bitter, but are often used for the preparation of cakes, pastries and some liquors.

are rich in several types of B vitamins (Vitamin B5, B6, B17), other vitamins which is rich in almonds is D or folate, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and vitamin E, also has many essential minerals, among them magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, calcium and iron. Cashew



The cashew tree is the fruit of the same name, also known as cashew nut, India, cashew, according to the country where we are. Contain a high content of vitamin C and vitamins B1, B2 and B5. Hazelnuts



Hazelnuts are the fruit of the hazel, and are somewhat bitter fruit. Because of its high content of vitamin E, helps to take more time to become rancid. They are rich as I said earlier, vitamin E, plus thiamine, niacin and high concentrations of phosphorus, calcium and potassium. They are rich in vitamin E, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, magnesium, and to a lesser extent also contains iron, phosphorus, copper, sulfur and sodium. Plums



Prunes, in our case, of course, are the fruit of plum, and can be found in two types, with bone and boneless, the latter are more suitable for use in the kitchen, and that carry no bone prevents bone they found in the dishes. Nueces



are the fruit of the walnut, and can be found in the shell or already shelled. Help prevent heart disease and are the result more recommended to reduce cholesterol, high in protein, vitamins A, B1, B6, omega-3 fatty acids, trace minerals, lecithin and oils. Pine



The sprockets are are the fruit of the pine cones that produce and are also an essential ingredient of Mediterranean cuisine in a variety of dishes, from soups, desserts, sweets ... They are the dried fruit with the highest protein content, leading to contain 31 grams of protein per 100 grams of fruit. They also retain plenty of fiber. Pistachios



Pistachios are the fruit of the pistachio tree, also known as alfósigo. Usually tend to find roasted in the shell, but also sold peeled and / or raw. Also contain many other nuts, high in fiber, have a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, monounsaturated oleic acid, which helps lower cholesterol this, plus potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron, vitamin A, B9 folic acid.