Travelling could be stressful at times. Therefore, you have to be healthy and fit always. Generally, when travelling, our health status must be excellent hence eating junk food is not advisable. Nuts are affordable and can be bought on the roadside in Lagos or any other states in Nigeria. Why are nuts good for your body? They are effective because they are consumed in their natural state. It prevents blood clotting and ensures a steady heartbeat. Nuts can also curb hunger. These nuts include:
ALMOND
If you are prone to high blood pressure or at risk of heart attack, then eating almonds would be a very good option. Some of the health benefits of almonds include ability to strengthen the teeth and bones, source of magnesium, vitamins, fibre and protein and most importantly, it removes harmful cholesterol from the body.
CASHEW
Cashew nut adds immense benefits to the body. It is also crunchy and tasty. A bottle costs about N600 and eating cashew can forestall gallstones in women because it contains magnesium which eliminates such risks in the body. Therefore, if you eat fruits like guava and other solid foods, it is worthwhile to eat cashew nuts which can help grind these solid materials.
PEANUT
Are you scared of aging? Eating peanuts (groundnut) can help counter aging or slow the aging process. It contains an anti-aging oxidant called resveratrol. Peanuts can also fight diabetes, gallbladder disease and colon cancer.
WALNUT
Walnut is amazing when it comes to combating cancer and diabetes. Walnut also increase men’s sexual strength and help remove dirt from the artery.
CHESTNUT
Chestnut seems to be different from other nuts. Chestnut have less calories when compared with others. It is a good source of minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorus and zinc. Potassium helps limit hypertensive effect of salt, balances heart speed and blood pressure while magnesium is for building strong bones.
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This article was first published on 25th May 2015
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