Eating a healthy, balanced diet is essential for overall well-being, and incorporating a variety of nutrient-rich foods into your diet is essential. it's a way to take care of our health. One way to do this is by incorporating dried fruit into our diet. In our store, we offer a wide variety of high quality products, by weight, most by weight as is tradition. In this article, we talk a little about the benefits to our health in different parts of our body by some of our most popular products.

Heart Health:

Our selection of nuts and dried fruits can help support heart health in many ways. Almonds are a great source of healthy fats, including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which can help lower LDL cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of heart disease. Hazelnuts are also rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and may help lower blood pressure. Pine nuts, which are a great source of magnesium, can help reduce the risk of heart disease by improving blood flow and reducing inflammation.

Nuts are another excellent choice for heart health, as they are a rich source of omega-3s and antioxidants, which can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce inflammation. Pecans are high in fiber, which can help regulate digestion and reduce the risk of heart disease. Our selection of dried fruits also includes several heart-healthy options, such as dried black plums, which are rich in antioxidants, and dried apricots, which are a great source of potassium.

Brain Health: 

Maintaining cognitive function is essential for overall health and well-being. Our selection of nuts and seeds can help support brain function in many ways. Pistachios, for example, are a great source of vitamin B6, which is essential for cognitive function and can help improve memory and attention. Brazil nuts are also rich in selenium, which has been shown to improve brain function and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

Our selection of dried fruits also includes several brain-boosting options, such as goji berries, which are rich in antioxidants and have been shown to improve cognitive function. Dried ginger is another excellent choice, as it contains compounds that can help reduce inflammation and improve brain function.

Digestive System Health 

Our selection of nuts, seeds and dried fruits can help support digestive health in many ways. Quinoa seeds are a complete protein and a great source of fiber, which can help regulate digestion and reduce the risk of chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Flaxseeds are also high in fiber and can help reduce inflammation in the digestive tract. 

Other fiber-rich options that can help regulate digestion include raisins, sultanas, and dried apricots. Prunes are another excellent choice, as they contain compounds that can help improve digestion and reduce the risk of constipation.

Immune System:

Goji berries are a great source of antioxidants, which can help boost your immune system and protect against oxidative stress.

There are also other options rich in vitamin C, essential for immune health, such as dried mango. Quinoa seeds are also a great source of immune-boosting nutrients, including zinc and copper.

Bone Health:

Selling by the weight, what are the advantages?

- Variety: Manuel Tavares offers a wide range of nuts so that customers can find what they need quickly and easily, through our personalized service, which is part of the store's tradition.

- Guaranteed Freshness: Dried fruits are always selected from the best batches that we can find from producers and suppliers to guarantee the quality that our customers are used to. And because they are weighed in front of each customer, this also ensures that there is no tampering or contamination in any purchased product.

- Convenience for Customers: Buying dried fruit by weight eliminates the need to go looking for a package with a certain price or quantity. Customers can buy exactly as much as they want.

- Cost savings: Buying dried fruit by weight in our store allows customers to save money because they can enjoy many of the best prices on the market, including large supermarkets, taking into account the quality/price ratio.

Visit us at Rua da Betesga or, if you prefer, here at our online store, on our website and start incorporating these and other healthy and delicious foods into your diet and save money by buying them at the best price!

Note: The opinions expressed in this article were obtained through research in different sources of organizations and health professionals. However, it in no way expresses absolute certainty and never replaces the expert advice of a health professional on these matters. We advise you to visit a health professional if you are looking for professional advice tailored to you, your body and metabolism.