Brazil nuts are a powerful elixir of health. It has antiviral and anticancer property, keeps bones and stimulates the thyroid gland.
Delicious Brazil nuts (Bertholletia excelsa) are the richest source of selenium in the world.
Although it is called a Brazilian, is growing not only in Brazil, but also in Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru and eastern Colombia. It is grown in Jamaica too, Malaysia and the United States. It has a slightly bent shape of a triangle, enclosed in a rigid shell, in groups of 8-24 pieces, like a coconut.
Although it is called a Brazilian, is growing not only in Brazil, but also in Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru and eastern Colombia. It is grown in Jamaica too, Malaysia and the United States. It has a slightly bent shape of a triangle, enclosed in a rigid shell, in groups of 8-24 pieces, like a coconut.
It contains a lot of minerals (calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, copper, selenium and at most). Because of this complex is the real elixir for the skin, has antiviral and anticancer property. It is rich in vitamins, especially E and B complex, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids, natural fibers, proteins important for the good functioning of the body. The high concentration of good fats reduces bad cholesterol and increases good one.
The combination of phosphorus and magnesium together with calcium is very important for the preservation of bone. Trace minerals, such as iron and copper, enhance oxygen transport through the body, thereby strengthening the immune and cardiovascular system. This nut possesses valuable and larger amounts of oil, which is used in food and in the production of cosmetic preparations. Soap of Brazil nuts encourages skin hydration, supplies the important vitamins, increases the elasticity and affects the youthful appearance. Many natural suntan oil, lip balms, hand creams, contain oil and Brazil nuts.
However, the most interesting is the nutritionist for a staggering amount of selenium, which is located in a small number of foods. In its natural form, but much less has it in mushrooms, cereals, meat, fish and eggs. Selenium is important for the functioning of the thyroid gland, a powerful antioxidant, slows the deterioration of cells and the aging process. Remarkable is also the prevention of various diseases, particularly prostate cancer. Good absorption of tocopherol promotes glutamine, glutamic acid and arginine ingredients present in abundant amounts in Brazil nuts.
The combination of Brazilian and Indian walnuts and Brazil nuts and pistachios gets the ideal composition, all the essential amino acids in the natural form. The same effect can be achieved if Brazil nuts are mixed with cereals and legumes.
DAILY DOSE
Because of certain undesirable substances should be careful when using the Brazil nuts. Fresh and properly treated has ivory, almost white. Per day is enough to eat two to four pieces, which will meet the needs of the organism. People who previously did not eat it, and they are prone to allergies of nuts, they have to be careful. Best way is first to eat one Brazil nut, and at morning. Also, the daily intake of larger amounts can lead to dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and hair loss.