Nutrition

Nuts are excellent source of Vitamin E, Vitamin B, Thiamine and Niacin. It serves as one of the major source of minerals & proteins in vegetarian diet. A handful of nuts at least four times a week reduces risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart disease. If nuts are eaten in moderation then chances of weight gain is reduced greatly.

Peanuts are energy rich and contain beneficial minerals, nutrients, antioxidants and vitamins which are very important to maintain health. It is rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acids that help in lowering LDL or bad cholesterol and increases HDL or good cholesterol. Dietary protein comprising fine quality amino acids which are essential for growth and development are found in peanuts. It is an excellent source of Vitamin E which is a lipid soluble antioxidant. Peanuts comprise many important B-complex group of vitamins such as Riboflavin, Niacin, Thiamin, Pantothenic acid, Vitamin B-6 and folates which contributes to blood circulation in brain. Minerals like copper, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium are found in abundance in peanuts.

Cashew Nuts have high calorific values i.e. 553 calories in 100g of nuts. It consists of soluble dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals and phyto-chemicals that helps to protect from diseases and cancer. They are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic and palmitoleic acids which prevent coronary artery disease. It is a rich source of minerals especially manganese, potassium, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Our body requires replenishment of essential vitamins such as pyridoxine (vitamin B-6), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), thiamin (vitamin B-1), riboflavin from external sources are found in cashew nuts. Also, it contains small amount of Zea-xanthin, an important flavonoid antioxidant considered good for eyes.

Almonds are rich source of dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals and phyto-chemicals which gives adequate protection against various diseases especially cancer. Since almonds are gluten free so it is used as popular ingredient to prepare gluten free food alternative for people with wheat food allergy and celiac disease. Oil extracted from these helps to keep skin protected from dryness. Almond oil is used as carrier or base oil in preparation of traditional medicines, in cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. They are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E and important B-complex group of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6 and folates. Also, it is a very important source of minerals like manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium.

Pistachio has high calorific values i.e. 557 calories in 100g of nuts. It contains nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that is essential for good health. These nuts are storehouse of minerals like copper, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Every 100g of pistachio provides 144% of daily recommended levels of copper. It is an excellent source of vitamin-E i.e. 23g per 100g and especially rich in gamma-tocopherol.

Hazelnuts are very high in energy and contain essential nutrients i.e. 100g of nut gives 628 calories. They are exceptionally rich in folate providing 113 μg of folates in 100g nuts. It provides 15g of vitamin-E per 100g of nuts, effectively providing 100% of RDI (recommended daily intake). In addition to above, it contains essential minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that is essential for good health.