6 medicinal foods that you should know

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6. Brazil nuts, champions in selenium

The coquitos or brazil nuts They are the fruit of an imposing Amazonian tree. Besides constituting a tasty and energetic snackthey can be used in confectionery and to enrich salads, rice dishes, vegetables and mueslis.

As other dried fruits contribute vegetable proteins (14.3%) and fiber (5.4%), but above all fats (66%), mainly mono- and polyunsaturated, those considered to be the most heart-healthy.

His wealth in selenium It is unusual in vegetables: two walnuts a day (10 g) increase the presence in the blood of this antioxidant mineral, essential for male fertility and defenses. In addition, Brazil nuts are a food indicated against headache.