Nutrition Facts: Brazil Nuts

1. 2 nuts provide 100% of your daily selenium requirement

2. Selenium involved in the body’s natural detoxification process

3. They are technically a seed, not a nut

4. A small golf ball size serving (4-5 nuts) per day is recommended

5. May help to control appetite and promote weight loss

6. Lower the risk of cardiovascular disease

7. Required for proper thyroid function

8. Antioxidant activity protective against oxidative stress

9. Supports immune function

10. Rich in other minerals like magnesium, zinc and copper

11. Helps to lower ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol – and keep it down

12. Support the nervous system

13. One of a few plant foods that are a complete protein