6 Nuts and Seeds That Can Benefit Brain Health
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There may be no such thing as a “perfect” food, but nuts and seeds come close. These nutritional nuggets contain omega-3 fatty acids and other unsaturated fats to help reduce inflammation
and promote heart health says registered dietitian Jessica Cording. With 3 to 7 grams of protein per ounce, nuts and seeds help fuel muscle maintenance and repair. They also keep you feeling
full, helping with weight management. But, in addition, these morsels have an unsung superpower: They help protect your brain. In part, that’s due to their mix of healthy fats and
antioxidants. But it’s also a function of their fiber content. “Eating enough fiber from food helps maintain a more balanced microbiome, which supports overall physical and mental
well-being,” says Uma Naidoo, M.D., a nutritional psychiatrist and author of _This Is Your Brain on Food._ Because nuts are high in calories, keep your snacking to about 1 ounce (¼ cup) of
nuts per day; that’s about 23 almonds or 14 walnut halves. Here are Naidoo’s choices for top nuts and seeds to keep your brain sharp. 1. CHIA SEEDS AND FLAXSEEDS are very rich in omega
3-fatty acids in the form of ALA, or alpha-linolenic acid, which research suggests supports brain health. Use ground flaxseed to maximize your body’s ability to digest it. 2. WALNUTS might
be shaped like little brains for a reason: They provide higher amounts of ALA than any other nut. Emerging research also links regular intake of walnuts with a lower prevalence of depressive
symptoms and improved mood, says registered sports dietitian Kelly Jones. Like other nuts and seeds, they’re also rich in protein and fiber. 3. PISTACHIOS have a positive affect on the
brain’s ability to generate brain waves, including gamma waves, which are critical for cognition and memory, researchers at Loma Linda University found. Among the nuts they tested,
pistachios had the greatest effect on gamma waves. 4. ALMONDS are by far the most potent source of vitamin E among all the nuts. Low intake of vitamin E has been linked to an increase in
dementia risk. 5. BRAZIL NUTS are a great source of selenium, an antioxidant that has been associated with improved brain health, says Cording. Just one a day will more than cover your daily
need of 55 mcg. 6. PINE NUTS are rich in a rare and specific fat called pinolenic acid, which has been shown to reduce inflammation levels. RAW OR ROASTED? “You may have heard it’s better
to eat raw nuts and seeds. But there’s not a big advantage, healthwise, so choose what you enjoy. “It’s more important that someone is consuming nuts and seeds at all,” says dietitian
Jessica Cording. WHAT IF YOU’RE ALLERGIC TO TREE NUTS? An estimated 3.9 million Americans are allergic to tree nuts, including almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, hazelnuts, pistachios
and walnuts. That doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy similar health benefits by eating seeds, Jones says. “Roasted pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds are excellent additions to oatmeal, salads and side
dishes, while flax and chia seeds are great blended into smoothies as well as oatmeal and baked goods,” she adds. Dry-roasted nuts, which are roasted without any oil, have a nutrient
profile similar to raw ones. You can dry-roast nuts at home to enhance their flavor and texture; most do well baked at about 300°F until fragrant, about 10 to 25 minutes. (Different nuts
cook at different rates.) There’s one caveat, though: “Do not overcook them, as that can reduce their antioxidant potential,” says dietitian Kelly Jones. Whether you’re buying whole nuts or
nut butters, the same rules apply. “Look for products with as few ingredients as possible—ideally just the nuts or seeds,” Cording says. If you see oils (such as palm oil), preservatives or
added sugar, keep looking.
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