Hazelnuts, source of vitamin E and potassium: help the heart

Consuming nuts brings multiple health benefits due to their high content of healthy fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins that help improve intestinal function, lose abdominal fat and promote arterial health, according to scientific research.

Nuts are delicious and crunchy and can be added to the daily diet in smoothies, salads, spreads, cakes and cookies and in different dishes.

Among the variety of nuts are hazelnuts, which because they contain fats and proteins increase energy during the day.

Helps heart health

One of the scientifically proven benefits of consuming hazelnuts is their contribution to reducing bad cholesterol, due to their high levels of good fats and fiber.

These components contribute to reducing bad LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and increasing good HDL cholesterol, indicates a work published by the specialized portal Tua Saude.

Hazelnuts contain vitamin E, which has a powerful antioxidant effect, which helps fight inflammation in the body, and in this way also contributes to reducing the risk of suffering from cardiovascular diseases.

This dried fruit provides minerals such as magnesium, folic acid and potassium to the daily diet, which help maintain the health of blood vessels and in turn control blood pressure.

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