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ALMONDS PISTACHIOS WALNUTS

They contain many Eight thousand years An impressive
nutrients and can of consumption by nutritional level
reduce the risk factors of humanity > Excellent source of copper,
heart disease > Pistachios are very rich in plant a mineral our body needs to
> A 12-week study carried out compounds that have anti-oxidant produce enzymes involved in
on more than 200 young adults and anti-inflammatory properties, energy production and synthesis of
who consumed 50 grams of including: neurotransmitters. Walnuts are also
almonds daily, found that this rich in manganese, also excellent
nut significantly reduced bad • The carotenoids lutein and for the cardiac system. Walnuts
cholesterol (LDL) and general zeaxanthin reduce heart risk factors, including
inflammatory markers compared • Anthocyanins elevated levels of:
to the control group. • Flavonoids
Almonds can also benefit • Proanthocyanidins • Blood pressure
intestinal health because they • Bad cholesterol (LDL)
promote the growth of beneficial A 4-month study, carried
intestinal bacteria, thus improving out on a group of 100 obese Research suggests that
digestive processes. people, found that the group that consuming between 25 and 50
consumed 40 grams of pistachios grams of walnuts daily can improve
daily and followed a weight loss brain function and reduce risk
process reduced blood pressure factors such as dementia, heart
more and increased antioxidant disease and type 2 diabetes. We
levels by a higher percentage to are confident that new studies will
that of the control group. confirm this.

Calorie content and immediate principles
per 100 grams of product: VITAMIN AND MINERAL
ALMONDS Vitamin E: 150% of the DV
ALMONDS WALNUTS PISTACHIOS Magnesium: 70% of the DV
Calories 625 650 550 WALNUTS Copper: 170% of the DV
40% of the DV
Fat 54 grams 66 grams 47 grams Magnesium: 150% of the DV
Manganese:
Protein 21 grams 15 grams 21 grams
Carbs 21 grams 15 grams 21 grams PISTACHIOS Vitamin B1 (Thiamin): 80% of the DV
100% of the DV
Vitamin B6:

Fibre 11 grams 7 grams 11 grams Phosphorus: 40% of the DV
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