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mbg: Brazil Nuts: Health Benefits + How To Enjoy The Rich Source of Selenium

May 10, 2023

By Taneia Surles, MPH
Expert review by Lauren Torrisi-Gorra, M.S., RD

May 3, 2023

Nuts are often a go-to snack or a topping for salads and other meals. Brazil nuts have become more popular because they contain a higher selenium concentration than other nuts. However, many advise that Brazil nuts be consumed in moderation to avoid unpleasant side effects.

So, what’s the deal with Brazil nuts? How healthy are they to consume? We spoke to registered dietitians to get more insight into the nutritional value of Brazil nuts and how to use them as a natural selenium supplement.

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What is selenium?

Selenium is naturally found6 in many foods, like Brazil nuts, and it can also be taken as a dietary supplement.

“Selenium is a trace mineral that is essential for human health,” says Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, author of Eating from Our Roots. This mineral can assist with reproduction, metabolism of thyroid hormones, protection against infections, and other important tasks.

Read the full article on mindbodygreen.com

Maya Feller

Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN is the founder and lead dietitian at Maya Feller Nutrition. In her practice, her team provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition coaching for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mood disorders, developmental disabilities, disordered eating, and more. Maya believes in providing inclusive nutrition education from an anti-bias patient-centered, culturally humble approach to help people make informed food choices. Maya shares her approachable, food-based solutions with millions of people through regular speaking engagements, writing, her social platforms, and as a national nutrition expert on Good Morning America, is a Healthline Medical Advisor, and on the advisory board for SHAPE and Parents, as well as appearing on TODAY Show, Tamron Hall, and in The New York Times, mindbodygreen, Well+Good, Food Network, Martha Stewart, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Cooking Light, Eating Well, Prevention, Glamour, SELF, and more. She is the author of The Southern Comfort Food Diabetes Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes for a Healthy Life and Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World (goop Press, January 24, 2023).

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