7 Best Nuts For Protein

7 Best Nuts For Protein

Nuturally, we’re crazy for nuts. Why wouldn’t we be? Believe it or nut, they’re packed with healthy fats, antioxidants, protein and a heap of nutrients key to athletic performance. Discover seven of the best nuts for protein content

Best nuts for protein #1: Almonds - 21g per 100g

A healthy snack but also a performance enhancer, almonds are a great source for magnesium, manganese and vitamins E and B, and they pack 21g protein per 100g serving.

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Their high antioxidant content results in an increased tolerance to endurance and speedier recovery times. Some studies have even found that athletes who consume almonds burnt more carbohydrates and used less oxygen during exercise.

Best nuts for protein #2: Pistachios - 20g per 100g

Pistachios are nutrient dense with high levels of potassium – which is lost in sweat – as well as vitamins A, B6, manganese and copper. Replacing minerals lost during exercise is crucial for muscle function - anyone who’s suffered from cramping mid-race will know how debilitating it is.

They’re also packed with zeaxanthin which has been shown to reduce muscle degeneration.

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Best nuts for protein #3: Pecans - 9g per 100g

Despite being lower in protein and fibre than some, pecans contain a hit of copper, manganese and antioxidants. They’re great for your cardiovascular system - studies have shown they improve cardiovascular lipid profiles – which makes for a happy endurance athlete.

Best nuts for protein #4: Macadamia - 8g per 100g

Their role in metabolising carbohydrates thanks to high thiamine levels makes macadamias a good choice for athletes looking to shed a little fat. Macadamias are high in a monounsaturated fatty acid called palmitoleic acid which is known to reduce the size of fat cells.

Best nuts for protein #5: Walnuts - 15g per 100g

They might resemble a human brain, which is spooky because they’re also one of the best nuts for brain health. With twice as many antioxidants as most other nuts, walnuts are also extremely high in omega-3 fatty acids and have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol

Not just that, but men (and women too, I suppose!) might like to take note of a study suggesting their ability to “improve the vitality, motility and morphology” of sperm.

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It’s no wonder they’re a core ingredient of our Elite Meal Replacement Shakes.

Best nuts for protein #6: Cashews - 18g per 100g

These little champions are a nutritional powerhouse with more vitamin K, magnesium, copper, iron, selenium, zinc and phosphorous than any other nut.

Their main role within the body is their proven ability to increase red blood cell production which is handy for any endurance junky. They also help reduce cramps, muscle spasms and improve recovery.

Best nuts for protein #7: Brazil - 14g per 100g

Brazils protect cells from damage and boost the recovery progress. The selenium within Brazil nuts is used to create the antioxidant enzymes compound selenoproteins which research has shown offsets the free radical cell damage caused through exercise. It’s also been shown to reduce cancer progression.

7 best nuts for protein
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