Are Pine Nuts good for you?

    Protein

    Builds Muscle

    An excellent source of protein, used for building and repairing tissues.

    Iron

    Boosts Oxygen Circulation

    Helps in the creation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body.

    Magnesium

    Boosts Energy Production

    Magnesium helps convert food into energy. Also helps promote good bone health by supporting the production of certain hormones.

    Phosphorus

    Keeps Organs Healthy

    Essential for good organ functionality, maintaining the nervious system, and strong bones.

    Zinc

    Fights Bacteria & Viruses

    Zinc also helps wounds heal properly, aids our sense of taste and smell, and ensures proper development during pregnancy.

    Vitamin E

    Good for Skin and Eyes

    Helps maintain healthy skin and eyes, and strengthen the body's natural defence against illness and infection.

    Vitamin K

    Good for Blood & Bones

    Improves blood clotting and wound healing, and helps keep bones strong and healthy.

    Niacin (B3)

    Helps Lower Cholesterol

    Niacin helps maintain general good health, and in high doses can help lower cholesterol.

    Fatty Acids

    Strengthens Vision and Brain Function

    Helps maintain good overall health, providing essential fatty acids that our body cannot produce itself.

    Nutrients

    Nutritional value in a small handful of Pine Nuts...
    (% RDA in 30g)

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    Absent Nutrients: Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Cholesterol, Caffeine

    Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) % shown for adult females, as published by the NHS (UK).

    Medical Research into eating Pine Nuts

    can help lower the risk of

    Heart Disease

    Reliability: Early Evidence. [1] [2] [3]

    Lists Containing Pine Nuts

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