Eat a handful of walnuts a day for the sake of your gut –

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Respond quickly. you include oilseeds in the snack because:
( ) satisfy hunger easily
( ) have anti-inflammatory fat
( ) do not weigh in the bag

All alternatives are correct. Add one more: they are good for the intestine. Those who eat them daily have a healthier microbiota, found researchers at the New Orleans School of Medicine, in the United States, based on laboratory tests with volunteers.

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“The fat and fiber present in walnuts increase the number of bacteria that inhabit the intestine, especially the lactobacillus type”, says nutritionist Danielle Barioni, from Londrina (PR), who suggests consuming the equivalent of a handful of them every day. , in an intermediate snack or supper.

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