Nuts are fruits composed of an inedible hard shell and a seed, which is generally edible. In general usage, a wide variety of dried seeds are called nuts including almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, cashews, and peanuts.
Nuts are great sources of plant-based protein, good fats, and fiber. They are well known for protective effect on the heart. The American Heart Association recommends eating about four servings of unsalted nuts a week.
Some people think that nuts can cause constipation and other gut problems such as irritable bowel and diverticulitis. Nuts contain a good amount of dietary fiber.
A high fiber diet is good for the gut and helps relieve constipation. Then what is the problem with nuts?
Nuts contain a good amount of dietary fiber. A high fiber diet is good for the gut and helps relieve constipation. Then what is the problem with nuts?
Nuts don’t cause constipation if you eat them correctly.
Nuts are hard to digest if you don’t chew them completely. Undigested bits and pieces of the nuts can clog the bowel and cause problems. Drinking not enough water can make the problems worse.
So, it is recommended to chew the nuts completely before swallowing and drink plenty of water after that.
Like other plant foods, nuts provide a wide range of nutrients, including large quantities of healthy fats, and moderate amounts of protein and dietary fiber.
They also provide a wide range of essential nutrients, including several B group vitamins, folate, vitamin E, minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidant minerals.
Nuts are a healthy food, don’t avoid them in your diet due to the fear of constipation.