Baklava Benefits
Baklava is considered healthy due to various nuts involved in making it. We believe in natural flavors so we avoid all artificial ones. All nuts used are in the highest grade of quality available and these are only some of the key benefits of the nuts we use.
Key benefit of Almonds
Almonds are high in monounsaturated fats, the same kind of fat found in super healthy olive oil. Monounsaturated fats have a beneficial effect on heart disease, so almonds too are a plus for maintaining a strong and healthy heart.
Almonds are rich in with vitamin E, magnesium and potassium and are a good source of manganese, copper and vitamin B2 (riboflavin). They are also high in fiber and a small serving has more protein than an egg.
Almonds are also known for their ability to help lower LDL cholesterol levels. It is thought that part of the reason almonds can decrease the risk for heart disease may be their high vitamin E content. Whatever it is, there seems to be a real link between eating almonds and cholesterol improvement.
The potassium content of almonds helps the body to maintain a normal blood pressure and protects against hardening of the arteries.
Key benefits of Cashew
Cashew nuts are significant sources of iron (essential for red blood cells function and enzyme activity), magnesium (promotes energy release and bone growth), phosphorus (builds bones and teeth), zinc (essential to digestion and metabolism) and selenium (has important antioxidant properties, thus protects the body from cancer).
- Cashew nuts are also good sources of protein.
- Cashew nuts have a lower fat content are cholesterol free.
- Cashew nuts also contain significant amounts of phytochemicals with antioxidant properties that protect the body from cancer and heart disease.
Key benefits of Pistachios
Pistachios are rich in potassium (helps regulate the body's fluid balance), phosphorus (helps build bones and teeth) and magnesium (important element in the conversion of the body's energy), and are also a good source of vitamin B6 (aids protein metabolism and absorption) and thiamine (enhances energy and promotes normal appetite).
- Pistachio nuts also have a relatively low calorie value when compared to other nuts and are cholesterol free, high in fiber and low in saturated fat.
- Pistachio nuts are also a very good source of protein.
- Like most other nuts, pistachios can also cut heart disease risk. The high monounsaturated fat content may actually lower cholesterol levels in the blood.
- Pistachios also contain antioxidants in the form of phytochemicals. These plant nutrients have been associated with a decreased risk for developing chronic diseases, like cancer.
Key benefits of Walnuts
- Walnuts, are a source of the phytochemical, ellagic acid.
- They can lower cholesterol levels if eaten correctly.
- Walnuts help protect against heart disease and are a good source of omega 3 fatty acids a special type of fat that is essential for our bodies, but that the body cannot produce.
- Walnuts are also a very good source of monounsaturated fats.
- Walnuts contain many powerful antioxidants, including ellagic and gallic acids, plus antioxidant phenols and vitamin E. The minerals copper and manganese are also found in abundance in these tasty nuts.
