Nuts Linked toโค Weight Management, โคImproved Cognitive Function & Gut Health, Experts Say
SEOUL, SOUTH โKOREA – January 17, 2025 โค- emerging research highlightsโ the multifaceted health โbenefits of โคregular nut โคconsumption, ranging โฃfrom โaiding weight control and bolstering immunity to โฃenhancingโฃ cognitive function and supporting thyroid health. Nutritionists are emphasizing mindful intake, noting that even a single serving can yield measurable โimprovements, while cautioning againstโฃ overconsumptionโฃ of certain varieties.
Modern dietary patterns often lead to nutritional imbalances, making targeted food choicesโค crucial. Experts point to almonds, Brazilโ nuts, and hazelnuts as particularly valuable additionsโ to aโ balanced diet.These nuts offer aโฃ concentrated โsource of โขfiber,โข healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, addressing common deficiencies and contributing to overall โwell-being.โ The growing popularity of nut butters necessitates careful label reading to avoid hiddenโค sugars and unhealthyโ oils.
Brazil nuts stand out as a potent source ofโ selenium, essential for optimal thyroidโ function. Just three nuts can โfulfill theโฃ recommended daily allowance, though exceeding this amount โฃrisks seleniumโ toxicity. โAlmonds, simultaneously โฃoccurring, provide approximately 4g โคof fiber per 30g serving, promoting digestive health, immunity, and possibly slowing cognitive decline due to their rich vitamin E content.
Kingswell nutritionist advises โฃconsumers to “check the ingredient table and โmake sure it is madeโ of 100% nuts,” when selecting nut butters, as many products contain palm oil or added sugar. Emma โฃDer Beach, another nutritionist, โsuggests pairing nuts with complementary foods – โberries or oranges to enhance iron โabsorption, or โyogurt for a synergistic proteinโข boost. She also โคrecommends overnight soaking and gentle oven-drying to โฃimprove nutrient bioavailability and โdigestibility. โข
The Seoul Newspaper reports that experts emphasize the importance ofโค addressing widespread โnutritional โฃdeficiencies through informed โขdietary choices, positioning nuts as a readily โขaccessible and impactful solution.