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Monday, 30 May 2011 12:27
Learn about the benefits and calories of nuts
Chestnuts
Benefits: Omega-3 fats, which helps to prevent heart disease. They also have selenium, an antioxidant essential for brain function.
Calories: The calorific value on average is 656.0 Kcal per 100 grams.
Nuts
Benefits: These are the richest in vitamin E which has antioxidant and helps in the formation of red blood cells and muscle tissue. It also protects from heart disease. The nuts are sources of potassium and vitamin B.
Calories: On average, nuts have 651.0 Kcal per 100 grams.
Almonds and hazelnuts
Benefits: Almonds are rich in vitamin E. Hazelnuts, besides vitamin E, are also rich in calcium.
Calories: Both have an average of 589.0 Kcal per 100 grams.
Information is from rg nutri website.
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