These nuts are seeds to the evergreen cashew tree therefore are nutritionally very rich. Although high in calories, these are the quality calories providing your body with unsaturated fatty acids, protein, minerals and vitamins, whilst holding no cholesterol! Glycaemic Control Studies have...

Also known as the linseeds their plants have been long used for making clothes. More recently it has become apparent that the seeds of this blue flowering plant are very nutritious. Flax is cultivated mostly in Canada, Russia and the Ukraine as they require loam and fertile soils for...

Even though peanuts are considered nuts, botanically they fall into the legume category, therefore the benefits of eating peanuts are similar to those of different beans. Peanuts originate from South America but these days most peanuts come from China. Most commonly peanuts are eaten as a...

Chia seeds have been cultivated in South America for generations and in recent years have become very popular in the United States. In the UK Chia seeds till now have been an ingredient for some breads in very tiny amounts. However, now the policies have been changed so Chia can get its place...

It has become more popular to add walnuts to different foods. From healthy salads to indulging cakes, walnuts add not just a distinct flavour but also many health benefits. Walnuts originate from Persia and even these days are not commercially grown meaning that they are not sprayed with...

Almond tree seeds which we call almond nuts are probably one of the most nutritious types of nut. If we look at the almond trees we see beautiful flowers, strength and aromas used in production of perfumes. The beginnings of this plant are in the seed which provides the initial nutrients for...