High Quality Nuts Products in our Gourmet food store

At www.elbuengourmet.com you will find all the gourmet snacks you need to entertain friends and family at those special occasions.  Among these delicious appetizers are the marcona almonds, caramelized hazelnuts, toasted macadamia nuts , toasted pistachios, pickled garlics in olive oil, black olives spread andmany others of unique textures and rich flavors.  All high in proteins, vitamins, minerals and of course, taste!  Perfect at any hour, crunchy, sweet or salty; by themselves or mixed with chocolate, honey, ice cream, yogurt or cheese.  Enjoy adding these  dry fruits, nuts and snacks to your daily diet.  They are recommended at any age to give our gourmet palatesa variety ofnew textures and flavors. Try these goodies at our online store; they are small treasures with a great nutritional value and a variety of flavors.  A true gastronomical delight for the delicatessen taste.

Mediterranean gastronomy vastly uses dry fruits and nuts to prepare their dishes.  The so called Mediterranean Diet is considered by many experts as one of the best for your health and well-being.  Its content is abundant in foods of vegetable origin, low in fat but rich in fatty acids, mainly due to the use of olive oil in most of their dishes.  Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, this eating lifestyle can lower your cholesterol; increase your intake of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber.

Dry fruits, nuts and snacks are not only delicious but easy to include in our daily diet and worth their weight in many healthful properties.  They are nutritious, flavorful and come in a range of colors and textures, making them an appetizing choice.  You can begin your day the right way with dry fruits, nuts and snacks at breakfast, accompanying your coffee or yogurt with these delicacies.
 
Here are some of the beneficial properties found in the dry fruits, nuts and snacks you can purchase in our gourmet store:

Almonds have a high protein and fiber content as well as vitamin C
Hazelnuts have a great amount of proteins and good carbohydrates.
Pistachios are rich in minerals such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron.
Walnuts contribute a great amount of phosphorus, iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium. They can help improve your memory as well.
Macadamia nuts make a nutritious contribution in proteins, good carbohydrates and phosphorus.

The regular consumption of nuts can help reduce your total cholesterol and LDL, (your bad cholesterol) by about 10%.  They are a surprising source of vitamin E and therefore full of antioxidants.  This is why they play an important role in the health of your circulatory system and in the slowing of the aging process.

Aside from being very healthful, dry fruits, nuts and snacks can grant your recipes a special exotic touch.  

Nutritional benefits

Several epidemiological studies have revealed that people who consume nuts regularly are less likely to suffer from coronary heart disease. Recent clinical trials have found that consumption of various nuts such as Almonds and Walnuts can lower serum LDL cholesterol concentrations. Although nuts contain various substances thought to possess cardioprotective effects, scientists believe that their fatty acid profile is at least in part responsible for the hypolipidemic response observed in clinical trials.

In addition to possessing cardioprotective effects, nuts generally have a very low glycemic index (GI).[2] Consequently, dietitians frequently recommend nuts be included in diets prescribed for patients with insulin resistance problems such as diabetes mellitus type 2. One study found that people who eat nuts live two to three years longer than those who do not. However, this may be because people who eat nuts tend to eat less junk food.