Our New Season's Brazil Nuts 1kg are a great-tasting, healthy snack that combines crunch with that delicious creamy nut flavour. As well as high selenium levels (254µg in 100g). They are also a great source of magnesium (410mg in 100g), manganese (1.2mg in 100g), potassium (660mg in 100g), calcium (170mg in 100g), iron (2.5mg in 100g), phosphorous (590mg in 100g) and zinc (4.2mg in 100g).
Selenium - contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Magnesium - contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Manganese - contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism.
Potassium - contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system
Calcium - contributes to normal blood clotting
Iron - contributes to normal cognitive function
Phosphorous - contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth
Allergen Information for New Season's Brazil Nuts:
For allergens, see ingredients in CAPITALSWarning:Packed in a factory which also packs cereals containing gluten, nuts, peanuts, sesame and products which contain sulphur dioxide/ sulphites.
Country of Origin: Bolivia
While every care is taken to ensure that our product information is correct, food products and recipes are constantly being reformulated meaning that ingredients, allergens, dietary and nutritional content may change from time to time. Given this fact you should always read the product label and not rely solely on the information provided on web listings.
There’s an extra reason to enjoy eating nuts - researchers now believe that 30g a day may cut the risk of depression by 17%. The results of a recent study by academics at the University of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain suggests that just a daily handful of nuts could deliver a positive effect on mental health.
Do you love Almonds? Why not try making your own homemade Almond butter to add to your favourite desserts or breakfasts. This recipe creates delicious thick, creamy Almond butter with hints of vanilla and cinnamon.
Individual nuts have unique characteristics which may have an impact on health effects according to researchers. We take a look at the top nuts and each of their superpowers.
Naturally low in sugar but high in monounsaturated fat, macadamia nuts can help reduce risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Scientists have mapped the toll your food can take on your life expectancy. And they have found that eating a handful of nuts each day could help you gain 26 minutes of healthy life. In contrast a hotdog could cost you 36 minutes
How our organic Brazil nuts make their way from the Amazon to your kitchen. Have you ever wondered just how our ethically sourced, organic whole foods make it all the way to your local Grape Tree store or direct to your home? We wanted to share this incredible global journey, so we have tracked our new Organic Brazil nuts all the way from the rainforest in Bolivia to our Midlands HQ. And we thought you would like to come on the trip with us.
Good nutrition can help your body perform better and recover faster after you exercise. By getting the right nutrients even before you lace up your trainers or put on your swimwear, you can put in place the building blocks for success and get ready to help your muscles repair after your workout. But did you know that you can make your diet work harder for you before AND after your workout routine?
Our bodies are able to detect and protect against illness and disease, but there are simple changes we can make to boost our chances of remaining well. Starting with what we eat is essential. Here is a quick guide to the bodyguard foods packed with the nutrients vital for our immune system:
The nutrients that help your self-defences stay fighting fit. Our immune systems are immensely complicated. At least six different cell types are involved in protecting our bodies from in-coming disease and illness threats.
A handful of 12-14 nuts (40g) has 5.6g of protein and 3g of fibre and an impressive range of minerals. There is more than half your daily requirement for both magnesium and phosphorous. Magnesium is vital for bone health, the nervous system and controlling inflammation. Phosphorous is also important for bones (and teeth) and in addition, helps release energy from food
Eating a Brazil nut might seem like just a simple pleasure that happens to have some real health benefits......But could it also be an act that helps save one of the greatest natural environments on earth, the Amazon jungle.
There was a time when nuts were regarded as a mid-winter treat. Not any more. Science has made it graphically clear that eating nuts every day of the year can be life changing or even life saving.
Brazils are packed with monounsaturated fats which are linked to lowering cholesterol levels and protecting heart health. In a large handful of nuts (6-9 kernels, 25g) almost half of the weight is made up of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. It also contains 3.5g of protein and almost as much carbohydrates.
The Brazil nut has an interesting background story, as it is a natural uncultivated product that is collected from the wild on the banks of the Amazon river. The production relies on the crop that the trees in the rain forest provide. Whatever level of volume comes out of the forest, that is what can be processed, while conserving the rain forest and providing for the communities living in the forest.
Can these foods help beat the Winter blues? Try a taste of happiness. If you are feeling down or facing up to those Winter blues can food put the smile back on your face? There is growing evidence of the link between food and mood.
Keto
