Ever thought how much of nutritional value and proteins those tiny looking nuts carry? Well, they only look tiny, but are abundant in proteins and other important supplements your body needs. They are sometimes roasted or simply eaten salted. Nut fruits are another all-time favourite snack that has inedible shell outside and an edible seed inside. These dried seeds are called nuts. A typical serving of 100 grams of this fruit nut consists of approximately 605 calories with zero cholesterol, 54 grams of fat.

The nuts include a wide variety of the tiny ones like almonds. Hazelnuts, poppy seeds, pine nuts, pecans, pistachio, coconut, cashews etc. Even the pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds etc. fall under one roof called nuts. Nuts are good sources of fibres and other essential nutrients like vitamin B and E. Iron and zinc are the minerals found in them along with anti-oxidant minerals and compounds. You could eat them guilt-less (suggested serving) for a good amount of energy, whose monounsaturated fatty acd content will fight the bad cholesterol of your body. The omega-3 rich nuts have anti-inflammatory properties.

Types of Nuts and Their Facts:

Nuts are an all-time favourite for the many of us. They are not only nutritious, but also good powerhouses of proteins and other vital supplements for the body. Check out some types of nuts that have proven health benefits and thus should be a part of your diet too!

1. Acorn:

Acorn is also known as oak nut and is a product of origin from USA, South Carolina.It contains one seed inside that is protected in one tough shell, in a cup-shaped capsule. For a serving of 100 grams, they contain 380 calories, with a total fat of 24 grams and zero cholesterol. They are known to improve digestion and regulate blood sugar levels. They contain proteins, carbohydrates and fats.