Benefits of Nuts
Sunflower Seeds Benefits
Lowers cholesterol.
Prevents arteriosclerosis.
Recommended for workers and underweight children: 50 grams per day.
Increases sexual desire.
Helps prevent heart and nerve diseases.
Acts as a diuretic.
Beneficial for respiratory system disorders.
Pumpkin Seeds Benefits
Strengthens kidneys.
Prevents kidney and bladder infections.
Helps with urinary tract issues.
Eliminates intestinal worms.
Found in many prostate medications.
Salted Peanuts Benefits
Pistachio Benefits
10–12 pistachios per day meet the body’s daily fat requirement.
100 g of pistachios provide 5% of daily protein, vitamin B1, and phosphorus needs.
Lowers blood cholesterol; reduces risk of coronary heart disease.
Suitable for diabetic diets.
Reduces glucose absorption in the small intestine, preventing spikes in blood sugar.
Supports recovery periods, strengthens the body.
Acts as an anti-inflammatory for the lungs; eases chest pain and cough.
Cashew Benefits
Zinc content protects against flu and strengthens the immune system.
Magnesium (276 mg/100 g) supports bones and nerves, regulates muscles and heart rate.
D vitamin helps anemia prevention in pregnant women and children.
Contains iron (6.43 mg/100 g), important during pregnancy.
Selenium protects the body from diseases, reduces risk of diabetes, and enhances cancer resistance.
Potassium helps lower blood pressure and supports heart, kidney, hepatitis, and cirrhosis treatment
Hazelnut Benefits
Improves skin health.
Useful for varicose veins.
Provides energy and enhances sexual performance.
Supports concentration and strength-demanding tasks.
Helps remove kidney stones and supports kidney health.
Provides protein without waste, aids normal body function, and prevents weakness.
Recommended for growing children.
Strengthens the body and protects health from high blood pressure, prostate, heart, and menopause-related issues.
Lowers cholesterol, strengthens bones and teeth, boosts sexual hormones, and provides daily energy.
Eating 25–30 g daily meets 100% of daily vitamin E needs.
Beta-sitosterol in hazelnuts reduces cholesterol and prevents several cancers.
Popcorn Benefits
High in fiber; regulates blood sugar and prevents constipation.
High carbohydrate content boosts energy.
Contains protein, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamins A and B2.
Almond Benefits
Strengthens nerves.
Prevents chest illnesses.
Reduces physical and mental fatigue.
Increases milk production in pregnant women; supports baby’s development.
Helps with kidney and urinary tract infections.
Almond oil can be used as a laxative.
Lowers cholesterol and reduces heart attack risk.
42 g daily reduces heart disease risk.
Regulates blood sugar; reduces cancer risk.
Effective against sexual weakness.
Relieves headaches, liver, and kidney pain.
Roasted Chickpeas (Leblebi) Benefits
Increases milk production in breastfeeding women.
Reduces excess stomach acid and soothes the stomach.
Very low in fat; healthy for the body.
Provides a feeling of fullness; aids in weight loss.
White Chickpeas Benefits
Very low in fat; healthy for the body.
Provides fullness; helps with diet and weight loss.
Reduces excess stomach acid and soothes the stomach.
Increases breast milk production.
Walnut Benefits
Prevents high blood cholesterol.
Improves brain function.
Enhances children’s memory and school performance.
Phosphorus and calcium reduce mental fatigue and strengthen bones and teeth.
Strengthens the immune system.
Acts as an antioxidant; helps prevent cancer.
Supports heart health; linoleic acid reduces cholesterol, and omega-3 prevents artery blockage.
Prevents anemia and reduces risk of diabetes-related heart disease.
Protective against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Improves digestion and reduces stomach gas.
Rich in potassium; prevents gallstones.
Fig Benefits
Boosts immunity against cancer.
Supports bone development in pregnant women and children.
Prevents osteoporosis in the elderly.
Repairs and renews cells due to protein content.
Strengthens blood with its rich iron content.
Improves digestive health and controls blood sugar levels.
Dried Date Benefits
Supports mental and physical development.
Protective against cancer, relieves cough and throat pain, helps with bronchitis and colds.
Beneficial for bone health.
Rich in minerals: calcium, potassium, iron, B vitamins.
Dried Apricot Benefits
Supports proper brain function and reduces stress.
Repairs damaged liver tissue.
Important for strong and healthy bones.
Improves blood production and prevents anemia.
Prevents and heals stomach and duodenal ulcers.
Reduces kidney stone formation risk.
Enhances reproductive health and sexual strength.
Protects against cancer.
Provides vitamins A, B, C, protein, sugar, and minerals.
Strengthens nerves and aids sleep; prevents constipation
Raisin Benefits
Iron, calcium, and potassium support bone development and treat anemia, weakness, and diarrhea.
Provides energy for both weight gain and weight loss.
Source of protein and carbohydrates; contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, phosphate, calcium, iron, and organic acids.