Brazil nuts
A small 2013 study indicated that a single Brazil nut serving of 20–50 g lowered LDL cholesterol levels and raised HDL cholesterol levels after 9 hours in 10 healthy study participants.—they are also the highest food source of selenium
A small 2013 study indicated that a single Brazil nut serving of 20–50 g lowered LDL cholesterol levels and raised HDL cholesterol levels after 9 hours in 10 healthy study participants.—they are also the highest food source of selenium
Pumpkin seeds are rich in alpha-linolenic acid, which is the plant based form of omega-3 fatty acid, this means they’re perfect for vegans and vegetarians who can’t get omega-3s from animal sourced foods. Certain types of fish tend to have the most potent sources of omega-3 fatty acids.