Brazil nuts, scientifically known as Bertholletia excelsa, are a powerhouse of nutrition and a cherished delicacy native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. These large, crescent-shaped ...

These nuts are nutrition- and energy-dense and are one of the most concentrated dietary sources of mineral selenium. People ...

Did you know that a small handful of nuts could help protect your heart? It might sound too good to be true, but it is not!

The good news is, Dr. Junger tells me, that Brazil nuts are far from the only food sources of these crucial nutrients. He ...

Scientists have for the first time captured the complex dynamics of particle movement in granular materials, helping to explain why mixed nuts often see the larger Brazil nuts gather at the top. The ...

Scottish scientists believe an essential mineral in Brazil nuts could help find new treatments to prevent breast cancer from spreading throughout the body. Selenium, found in nuts, meat and ...

Nuts vary widely in how they look, grow and taste, from the big meaty Brazil nuts that grow in a ... says Bridget Benelam of the British Nutrition Foundation. There are various possibilities ...

Experts say that certain nuts offer surprising advantages—including a lower risk of cancer, better cognitive function, and even a longer life.

Eating too many Brazil nuts can result in selenium toxicity ... and bad breath. The British Nutrition Foundation warns against the use of selenium supplements, as these could increase the risk ...

Could a mineral in brazil nuts help fight a rare cancer? (Picture: Getty) A mineral found in brazil nuts could help unlock the key to preventing the spread of triple negative breast cancer ...