Brain Benefit: A handful a day can keep Alzheimer’s away. A study done on a large group of elderly people found that those who regularly consumed nutrients such as unsaturated fats, vitamin E and folate from nuts were less likely to develop the disease compared to those who didn’t.
Best bets: Walnuts and almonds.
Training Benefit: Repairs muscle damage. Regular bouts of intense exercise do produce some free radicals that can lead to soreness. Nuts are loaded with post-exercise defense nutrients such as vitamin E, magnesium, folate and fiber. Plus, the protein (four to six grams per one-ounce serving) strengthens immunity.
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