Dietitians explore whether there's truth to the trend. Brazil nuts are high in selenium, which is good for thyroid and immune system, but too much can be toxic Learn why you should only eat two brazil nuts a day and what are the signs of selenium overdose. Brazil nuts are gaining in popularity, and for good reason Here we share nutrition facts, health benefits, precautions, how to enjoy them and more. If you like the taste of a couple of brazil nuts each day, go for it
If you don’t (or are allergic) rest assure there are plenty of other ways to ensure you’re reaping similar nutritional benefits. You could argue that brazil nuts are too high in minerals One mineral, selenium, makes brazil nuts a bit of a problem It is because of their high selenium content that we are advised to not eat more than 2 to 4 brazil nuts a day. Therefore, consuming more than a couple of nuts can quickly exceed the recommended daily limit.
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