Nuts Is a term used to encompass a variety of seeds. Some of those seeds are contained within fruit. Legumes (ie. Beans) are also included.
The most commonly known Nuts are Almonds, Walnuts, Peanuts, Pecans, Cashews, Sunflower Seeds, Hazelnuts, and Brazil Nuts.
HEALTH BENEFITS
I took an interest in Nuts because of their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties come from the bioactive compounds contained in the Nuts, specifically the nutrients Vitamin E and K, and Magnesium, the polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6, and a variety of polyphenols.
HOW I USE ALMONDS
As a woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS),I use Nuts to help manage my MS. When I discovered that inflammation can cause MS relapses, with relapses being the worsening of current or creation of new MS symptoms, I incorporated Nuts into my beneficial diet to do the following:
- Use their anti-inflammatory properties to help manage inflammation.
- Use their antioxidant properties to protect the cells of the body from oxidative stress, which is linked to disease, a major source of inflammation.
So, Nuts help manage inflammation and a major source of inflammation.
And managing inflammation, helps manage my MS.
PREFERENCES
I use a variety of prepared items because I have arms and hands weakened by my MS. Prepared ingredients are easier to work with, making them helpful cooking shortcuts. These ingredients are also unlikely to expire before you can use them.
I also snack daily on mixed nuts.
RECIPES
I use Nuts in the following recipes:
Feel free to check out my other recipes.
HAVE NUTS HELPED ME?
Yes. I believe Nuts have contributed to the anti-inflammatory nature of my beneficial diet.
I have not witnessed or identified any other benefits, but i look forward to seeing what the future brings.
CAUTION
Due to the ever possible occurrence of product contamination, I always double check my sources and check ingredient lists before trying a new item.
Allergic reactions can happen to anyone, so I do my research and keep my eyes open to any potentially dangerous reactions, especially drug interactions, when I try anything new.
Ingesting large amounts of anything can be harmful, so I always consume in moderation.
-Jen, aka. Power Chair Dorothy
REFERENCES
Cazzola, R., Della Porta, M., Piuri, G., & Maier, J. A. (2024). Magnesium: A Defense Line to Mitigate Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Adipose Tissue. Antioxidants, 13(8), 893.
Djuricic, I., & Calder, P. C. (2021). Beneficial Outcomes of Omega-6 and Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Human Health: An Update for 2021. Nutrients, 13(7), 2421.
Gonçalves, B., Pinto, T., Aires, A., Morais, M. C., Bacelar, E., Anjos, R., Ferreira-Cardoso, J., Oliveira, I., Vilela, A., & Cosme, F. (2023). Composition of Nuts and Their Potential Health Benefits—An Overview. Foods, 12(5), 942.
Popa, D.-S., Bigman, G., & Rusu, M. E. (2021). The Role of Vitamin K in Humans: Implication in Aging and Age-Associated Diseases. Antioxidants, 10(4), 566.
Ungurianu, A., Zanfirescu, A., Nițulescu, G., & Margină, D. (2021). Vitamin E beyond Its Antioxidant Label. Antioxidants, 10(5), 634.
Wojdyło, A., Turkiewicz, I. P., Tkacz, K., Nowicka, P., & Bobak, Ł. (2022). Nuts as functional foods: Variation of nutritional and phytochemical profiles and their in vitro bioactive propertie. Food chemistry: X, 15, 100418.
Not in Kansas Anymore (www.notinksanymore.com) is a site/blog authored and managed by Jen, aka. Power Chair Dorothy (pwrchr-dorothy). This site/blog is intended to provide educational and research information, and to share the author’s journey.
The author of this site/blog is not a medical physician and this site/blog does not provide medical advice. This site/blog contains information that should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. If you choose to apply or implement any information posted at this site/blog, you do so at your own risk.
Not in Kansas Anymore 