In the U.S., nuts like peanuts, almonds, and cashews are common, but it might be time to add Brazil nuts to your pantry. Known for their high content of essential nutrients, Brazil nuts benefit myriad ...

Often overlooked, Brazil nuts are a powerhouse of nutrients, particularly selenium, which is vital for thyroid function, ...

The Indigenous Zoró people in the Brazilian Amazon have struck a balance between generating income and keeping their forest standing, thanks to the Brazil nut. They harvest the fruit and sell it ...

Beyond their rich flavor and satisfying crunch, Brazil nuts are gaining recognition for their impressive health benefits. Known for their origin in the Amazon rainforest, these nutrient-dense nuts ...

Can you tell a filbert from a hicka nut? A goober from a cream nut? This guide will answer all the questions from the peanut ...

Find out the impressive benefits of this nutritious nut. Reviewed by Dietitian Sarah Pflugradt, Ph.D., RDN, CSCS Brazil nuts support your heart, immune health, healthy sleep and may lower inflammation ...

Brazil nuts may not be a staple in your pantry, but eating just a few a day serves up big benefits. This tropical nut hails from the Amazon River area, where the selenium content of the soil is quite ...

Brazilian nuts are embedded in the culture of the Wai Wai people, who live across the forested interiors of northern Brazil and neighboring Guyana. Today, Brazil nuts account for the main cash income, ...

This story comes from the Institute of Culinary Education, which has campuses in New York City and Los Angeles, as well as online programs. Proteins are crucial to the body’s development, ...

By Fernanda Wenzel Every year, the arrival of the rainy season and the swelling of the Anauá River indicate it’s time for the Wai Wai Indigenous people to go upriver to collect Brazil nuts. They spend ...