Premium Raw Mixed Nuts

Not only does this nut mix taste great, the nuts come with their own set of nutritious qualities and include the brazil nut, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, macadamia’s and walnuts. Here’s a little information on each:

The brazil is exceptionally high in selenium, an important anti-oxidant that can help reduce your risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, fatigue and anxiety.  Selenium is also important for those with diabetes as it assists with glucose absorption.

Cashews have high amounts of Oleic acid, essential for optimal brain health; is rich in copper, which helps support heart muscles, iron and fat metabolism and is a great source of protein.

Almonds are full of healthy fats and Vitamin E, a major anti-oxidant that can reduce your risk of heart disease. Almonds are an excellent source of magnesium, a trace mineral involved in healthy nerve function and healthy blood flow and has good levels of phosphorous, manganese, copper, potassium and zinc.

The humble hazelnut is packed full of nutrients and is the second best nut source of Vitamin E. They are a good source of zinc, calcium, potassium, phosphorous, copper, manganese and magnesium. Hazelnuts help to regulate healthy cholesterol levels and can assist in reducing your risk of heart disease.

Macadamia’s are the richest nut source of the healthy mono-unsaturated fats as well as having high amounts of the fat known as palmitoleic acid, which helps the body use fats as an effective energy source. These nuts are also high in Oleic acid, important for a healthy brain and are high in protein and digestive fibre.

Pecans are a great source of magnesium, an important trace mineral used by the body in over 300 different reactions.  This mineral can help to balance blood sugar levels, reduce muscle tension and support the nervous system. Pecans are also a great source of Vitamin B1, phosphorous and copper.

Walnuts are a valuable supply of the essential omega 3 fats as well as other healthy fats. They also are a good source of magnesium, iron and folate.

This nut mix is delicious on its own, however is also super tasty after oven roasting. Try adding a little spice such as cumin and coriander, or chilli if you like it hot. Also great roasted with cinnamon and nutmeg and then pulsed to make a nut sprinkle that can be added to your morning porridge or muesli, or used as a nut crumble topping for fruit pies.