The Health Benefits of Nuts [Palm nuts]
Hello to all the members of the steemit platform hope you all are doing great. I am to be telling us about the Health Benefits of eating nuts. There are many types of nuts eaten world wide for example cashew nuts, walnuts, Brazilian nuts, palm nuts etc.
Nuts have a good nutritional value they are loaded with antioxidants, they help in weight loss, the are beneficial for 2 types of diabetes and may help in lowering the cholesterol levels of our bodies. Speaking of
PALM NUTS which are common to us as Cameroonians, they contain 3 vital vitamins which are important to the body. Firstly Vitamin K it functions in blood clotting by assisting in the making of four of the 13 proteins needed for blood clotting. Which stops wounds from continuously bleeding so they can heal. It assist too in correcting abnormal blood coagulation due to hypoprothrom binemia as a result of obstructive juandice. Secondly Vitamin K is an essential vitamin for healthy bones. It takes part in the carboxylation of many bone-related proteins regulating bone reabsorption. Studies have shown that poor intake of vitamin K can lead to low bone mass, osteoporosis and fracture risk.
Vitamin A the oil of the palm nut is well loaded with vitamin A which has several functions like. Improving eye health, vision,immune system, cell growth, reproduction and in fetal development of oocytes and growth of the baby. In a nutshell you need the correct amount of vitamin A at the right time for a successful pregnancy.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) found in the soup of palm nut is needed by the body to form blood vessels, cartilage, muscles and collagen in bones, it is also vital for your bodies healings process. Vitamin C helps regulate the menstruation cycle and normal ovulation. Vitamin C is not naturally stored in the body so it is recommended to take a daily dose of 500mg twice a day.
So the regular consumption of palm nut is beneficial to everyone and especially women.
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