Brazil Nuts
A unique nut in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru, Brazil and Bolivia
The Brazil Nut Tree, called “castaños” in Spanish, take more than 25 years to grow and produce Brazil nuts, and they are only present in the Amazon rainforest of Peru, Brazil and Bolivia.
This is the main reason why most of the Brazil nuts in the market comes from “castaños” grown in the wild, and also there is no human intervention (pesticides or solutions) used in this trees. We can say Brazil nuts are grown in a completely Natural and ORGANIC way.
The nuts grow inside a coconut which are picked by local families during the rainy season (December to March).
SUPER FOOD: Benefits of Brazil Nuts
High in Selenium, Vitamins and Minerals
Selenium is essential for the proper functioning of thyroid gland and strengthen the immune system.
Brazil nuts also contains Vitamin E, ideal for absorbing iron and thus producing red blood cells, and it’s the nut with the highest magnesium content, a mineral essential for the correct production of hormones and energy metabolism.
Incredible antioxidant power (Is the food that contains more selenium than any other in the world). In addition, a 100-gram serving of Brazil nuts provides about 15 grams of protein.
High in Proteins and Antioxidants
Contains Omega 3 and 6
Rich in healthy unsaturated fats like Omega 6, and contains vegetable lecithin and phytosterols, ideal for the nervous system and cardiovascular health.
And also…
High in Selenium, Vitamins and Minerals
Selenium is essential for the proper functioning of thyroid gland and strengthen the immune system.
Brazil nuts also contains Vitamin E, ideal for absorbing iron and thus producing red blood cells, and it’s the nut with the highest magnesium content, a mineral essential for the correct production of hormones and energy metabolism.
High in Proteins and Antioxidants
Incredible antioxidant power (Is the food that contains more selenium than any other in the world). In addition, a 100-gram serving of Brazil nuts provides about 15 grams of protein.
Contains Omega 3 and 6
Rich in healthy unsaturated fats like Omega 6, and contains vegetable lecithin and phytosterols, ideal for the nervous system and cardiovascular health.
And also…