From the tropical forests, Brazil nuts are easy to find in most natural food stores. Brazil nuts taste rich and creamy, and somewhat similar to coconut. They can be eaten raw, roasted and salted. Nutritionally, the selenium in Brazil nuts is important as an antioxidant agent.
Ingredients:
1 cups dry soybeans
2 carrots, peeled
1/2 cup Brazil nuts
1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
1/2 Tbs. dried parsley
1/2 Tbs. dried basil
1/2 cups wheat germ
Directions:
- Soak dry soybeans overnight or for 8 hours.
- Put the soaked beans into a large pot with 3 cups water; bring to a boil, allowing the steam to escape and reduce the heat to simmer; cook the beans for about three hours until tender; drain water after ready.
- Puree cooked soybeans and carrots in blender; grind Brazil nuts and mix all three together with soy sauce or tamari.
- Add parsley and basil; mix in wheat germ for dough consistency, adding more if necessary.
- Form into patties and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes at 400 F.
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Brazil nuts are a highly efficient source of the essential nutrient selenium, according to a recent New Zealand study. The nut, already known for its high levels of selenium, has now been found highly bioavailable with regard to its selenium content, indicating its usefulness to the body.
Published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the study revealed that two Brazil nuts a day raised blood selenium levels in study subjects by about 65%. Blood levels of selenium increased more for participants who ate Brazil nuts than for those who took supplements with a higher dose of selenium.
Selenium is present in many enzymes and a deficiency can cause cardiovascular and joints diseases. Selenium can boost the immune system and help fight against infections and cancers. It has also been found to help individuals with Type 2 diabetes.
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