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Cautionary Note

Food allergies affect 5% to 10% of the population. Common triggers include peanuts and tree nuts such as pecans and almonds. Even something that has come into contact with nuts might induce swelling, vomiting, and diarrhea if you have a strong allergy. It may even irritate your throat, making it difficult to breathe or speak. Anaphylactic shock is a potentially life-threatening disorder. If you notice any of these signs, call emergency.

Weight Management

Although nuts are high in fat, this does not imply you should avoid them. You'll feel full and invigorated because of the high protein and fiber content. This might assist you in consuming fewer calories and losing weight. Nuts may also help your body burn more energy even when you're not doing anything. If you consume nuts while on a diet, you're more likely to adhere to it.

Good Fat

The unsaturated fat found in nuts is healthier than the saturated fat found in meat or the trans fats found in many processed meals. It may aid in the regulation of blood sugar and insulin, the hormone that controls it.

Contains Nutrients

The rich protein, fiber, and healthy fats aren't the only benefits. Nuts also include vitamins E and B6, folic acid, niacin, magnesium, zinc, copper, and potassium, among other minerals. Just keep an eye on the ingredients of your nut butter, whether it's peanut or not. Salt, sugar, preservatives, and harmful fats have been added to some, which may do more damage than benefit.

Antioxidants in abundance

Minerals like selenium and manganese, vitamins C and E, flavonoids, phenols, polyphenols, and other compounds are among them. They work together to keep your cells safe. And nuts are abundant in them. That may explain why those who consume more nuts and nut jars of butter have better hearts. They may potentially aid in the prevention of colon cancer.

Maintain a Healthy Cholesterol Level

Too much cholesterol can cause artery hardening, which can lead to stroke and heart disease. When it becomes too high, almonds, walnuts, and other tree nuts appear to help. The majority of your cholesterol is produced by your body, but part of it comes from the foods you eat. Fortunately, nuts have very little or none of it.

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Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Management

This is due to the fact that they aid in the regulation of weight growth as well as high blood sugar and fats (lipids), all of which can contribute to the condition. They may also maintain the lining of your blood vessels flexible and healthy, preventing diabetes-related heart issues.

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Heart Problems

When your blood arteries stiffen, it is known as cardiovascular disease (your doctor will call this atherosclerosis). This can cause your heart to weaken and eventually fail. It may potentially result in a stroke, a heart attack, or irregular heartbeats. People who consume more nuts or butters manufactured from nuts are less likely to get the disease. Two additional times a week, around 28 grams, or 2 teaspoons, seemed to be plenty.


Mold may grow on nuts, which can then spread to the butters they produce. Aflatoxin is a kind of mold that can cause liver cancer. However, the FDA has laws and testing in place that make this much less likely. And it's a bigger issue in hot, humid countries outside the United States. If you're making nut butter, keep the nuts in a cool, dry area and discard any that are moldy, shriveled, or discolored. Nuts can be stored in the freezer to avoid spoiling.

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