Brazil nuts are particularly healthy due to their high
selenium content, which makes their protein content "complete".
This means that unlike the proteins in most plant products, Brazil nuts
proteins contain all the necessary amino acids to foster optimal growth in
humans (in the same way as proteins from animal products do).
Selenium is also a powerful antioxidant linked to lower rates of cancer and
heart disease. Brazil nuts are also a very good source of zinc (essential
to digestion and metabolism).
They can be of particular use in the vegetarian diet as an added source of
protein.
These nuts contain high amounts of fat. These fats however, are unsaturated
and therefore “healthy” and important to our diet when ingested
in moderate amounts.
In addition they are a sustainable rainforest product.