Little Step No. 44
What to do:
Have ONE Brazil nut daily.
Why this step works:
After a little break and a rest, Little Steps is back. And for the very first step of 2022, as a breath of fresh air antidote to the total life-makeover level changes you might have read about elsewhere, I simply wanted to share a tiny step that is super doable. I firmly believe, and have seen so many times, that lasting change happens not as a giant leap but rather as a series of small steps. And that over time, these small steps can really add up to positively alter the health trajectory of your entire life.
So why have ONE Brazil nut daily?
Good nutrition comes first and foremost from your diet; supplements can sometimes be helpful, when there is an increased need or a significant shortfall, but for me, dietary change is always top priority. You can be smart with your diet by including foods that are rich sources of key nutrients that are typically low in a Western diet. And that’s where Brazil nuts come in very handy – just one Brazil nut a day has the potential to provide you with the total recommended daily intake of selenium. It’s not usually quite as easy as this to get high enough levels of the nutrients you need from your food so the ONE Brazil nut a day-selenium connection is a rare quick-win not to be missed.
Why do you need selenium?
Selenium supports many aspects of health; the most important thing to know for now though is the fact that it has crucial roles to play in immune function, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral activity. It is also needed for an (incredible) compound called glutathione work properly. Selenium and glutathione work together to nurture immune resilience and strengthen your natural protection against potential pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.
Pretty impressive possibilities from just ONE Brazil nut a day! And if you can get hold of organic Brazil nuts I’d say that’s even better.
Wishing you a happy and healthy new year, taking it one little step at a time x