Nuts - The Dry Fruits

The dry hard fruit with one seed is known as dry fruit (nuts). Kids love to eat dry fruits. Nuts are grown in many different parts of the world. They do not spit open even when they are ripe. Some examples of nuts are chestnuts, acorns, beechnuts, etc. A tough nutshell protects the kernel (the edible part). 

Many other nuts are confused with these original nuts, for example, peanuts. People think peanut is a nut, but it is a legume or a type of fruit. In this article, we will see images of nuts and seeds, how many types of nuts and different kinds of nuts. So let's start learning about nuts.

Different Kinds of Nuts

After reading the following points, you will understand how many types of nuts are there. To understand better, we will present images of nuts and seeds.

Almonds

Seeds that come from an almond tree are known as almonds. They are hard and sweet. They are used to prepare almond milk, almond flour, almond oil, etc. Almonds are also used to prepare to top foods and ice creams. Per cup, almonds contain 30 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates, 71 g fats, 17 g fibres, 6g sugar and 1mg sodium.

Almonds

Brazil Nuts

Brazil nuts are the seeds that produce from the Brazil nut tree. It is found in rainforests. It has a buttery flavour. They have a high amount of good fats. They are eaten raw. Per cup, Brazil nuts contain 16 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates, 80 g fats, 8 g fibres, 4 g sugar and 0 mg sodium.

Brazil Nuts

Cashew

Cashew is a delicious snack. You can not stop yourself from eating it. They are buttery and salty. Cashews are used to make cashew milk, homemade granola, etc. They are also used for garnishing edible products. Per cup, cashew nuts contain 20 g protein, 32 g carbohydrates, 52  g fats, 4 g fibres, 4 g sugar and 344 mg sodium.

Cashew Nuts

Chestnuts

Chestnuts are soft and spongy when they are cooked. You can eat the whole part. It is grainy in taste. It is the same as the taste of sweet potato. You can boil and eat them. They are soft and buttery in taste. Per cup, chestnuts contain 2.45 g protein, 66 g carbohydrates, 1.88  g fats, 72 g fibres, 45 g sugar and  60 mg sodium.

Chestnuts

Hazelnuts

Hazelnuts are one of the best snacks. They are small, round and sweet. It can be used with seafood, baked foods, etc. It is so tasty. It is crunchy. Thin brown skin is present on it, which can be easily removed, or it is removed automatically if we cook it. Per cup, hazelnuts contain 20 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates, 82  g fats, 13 g fibres, 6 g sugar and  918 mg sodium.

Hazelnuts

Benefits of Eating Nuts

There are lots of benefits to eating nuts. Let’s discuss the usefulness of nuts for life. Nuts are a good source of many nutrients like calories, proteins, fats, fibres, etc.

• They help in reducing weight.

• Lower the level of cholesterol.

• Beneficial for type 2 diabetes patients.

• Reduce inflammation in our body.

• High in beneficial fibre contents.

• Reduce the risk of a heart attack.

• Reduce the risk of blood pressure.

• They are delicious to taste and are easily available.

• Improve the health of arteries.

Summary

Nuts are a type of fruit. It has a hard nutshell that protects the kernel. Different varieties of dry seeds are called nuts. Nuts are a good source of fibre, healthy fats and plant proteins. They are used in different food dishes, salads and ice creams. They are crunchy and nutritious. Nuts are the best healthy snacks. Some healthy and beneficial nuts are almonds, Brazil nuts, chestnuts, etc. 

Nuts are inexpensive, easily available and convenient to store. So, everybody might include nuts in their diet for health benefits. In this article, we learned information about nuts, how many types of nuts, and the different kinds of nuts.