The benefits of nuts 坚果的益处

A. CASHEWS

        Gold-medal winning Olympic sprinter Kelly Holmes says she ate a bag of these wonder nuts after every race to help her recover. They’re packed with zinc – brilliant for your immune system.

B. PISTACHIOS

        Tony Blair’s favourite, these cut cholesterol and are rich in vitamins B and E – great for glowing skin.

C. BRAZIL NUTS

        A study from the University of Illinois suggests brazils might help prevent breast cancer, thanks to their high selenium content. They give you an energy buzz, too.

D. ALMONDS

        These are real heart savers, as they are rich in a form of vitamin E called alphatocopherol, which lowers your risk of cardiac disease.

E. MACADAMIAS

        University of Hawaii found that people who ate high-fat macadamias had the same cholesterol levels as those on a low-fat diet.

F. WALNUTS

        If you are worried about diabetes or cholesterol you should stock up on walnuts. They are full of alpha linoleic acid, which boosts your “good” cholesterol and stops fatty deposits from sticking to arteries.