If you’re already on a diet or just made a habit of eating a handful of nuts every day as a snack, you already know that they’re great sources of vitamins, healthy fats and nutrients that help you you have iron health.
But, in addition to the health benefits, these nuts, such as almonds, walnuts or pistachios, are also excellent for skin care. It is no wonder that many of these are found in the composition of many skin care products.
Find out what benefits the daily consumption of nuts has for beauty and health, but keep the quantity in mind if you want to maintain your weight: the recommended portion is 30 grams per day, about as much as fits in the palm of your hand.
The benefits of almonds
Almonds are rich in essential fatty acids, fibers and proteins, compounds that ensure efficient digestion, satiety and lower the level of “bad” cholesterol in the body. Also, almonds increase the production of hemoglobin, which helps in better blood circulation, thus preventing cardiovascular diseases.
The richness of antioxidants in these fruits in heart-shaped bark also ensures protection against various types of cancer, such as breast or lung cancer.
Almonds are also perfect for oily, acne-prone skin. A paste can be prepared from ground almonds soaked in water and milk, applied to the face and left for 30 minutes, after which it is removed with warm water or chamomile tea. Thus, dead cells are removed, and the skin exfoliates naturally, allowing cell regeneration.
And the hair benefits from almonds. For dry, brittle, lifeless hair, almond oil is recommended, which is applied to the hair before shampooing, leaving the head covered for 20 minutes with a plastic film or a towel and then washing the hair with a shampoo tender. Almond oil will strengthen the hair, but at the same time it will make it softer and easier to brush, giving it shine and a healthy appearance.
The benefits of nuts
Nuts are also called brain food and rightly so, because Omega 3 fatty acids are found in about 60% of the lipids in the brain, and nuts are an excellent source of such healthy fats. In addition, the antioxidants and minerals contained ensure good oxygenation of the blood and help to maintain cardiovascular health, but also to properly hydrate the skin, evening out the complexion and giving it a glow.
A mask can also be prepared from walnuts for skin regeneration: mix a handful of ground walnuts with 3 teaspoons of yogurt and apply to the face, leave for 10-15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. Walnuts contain linoleic acid, which helps soften the skin and keeps wrinkles and fine lines at bay.
The benefits of pistachios
Pistachios contain plenty of vitamin E and antioxidants that help maintain weight, health in general, and the beauty of the skin. For example, vitamin E protects the epidermis from UV rays, delays the cellular aging process and prevents skin cancer.
Carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin are found in pistachios, compounds that are rarely found in other foods in such large quantities and that have the ability to neutralize the effects of free radicals, responsible for many chronic degenerative diseases, such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s or heart diseases.
Pistachio oil is also effective in skin care, giving suppleness, softness and being quickly absorbed, without leaving a greasy film on the surface.
The benefits of cashew nuts
Cashew nuts have a rather “tarnished” reputation because of the not few calories they contain. However, consumed in moderation, they give satiety, keep cholesterol levels under control, prevent migraines and hypertension.
The increased amount of oils and vitamin E in the cashew is also beneficial for the skin, reducing the harmful effects of the sun and having anti-aging properties. Cashew nuts are also rich in copper, which plays an important role in the production of melanin, the pigment that gives color to the skin and hair, and magnesium, a mineral that helps prevent hair loss.
2023-08-19 17:43:14
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