Nuts are a good source of protein. Most nuts also contain at least some of these heart-healthy substances: Unsaturated fats. It’s not entirely clear why, but it’s thought that the “good” fats in nuts — both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats — lower bad cholesterol levels.
Sesame, (Sesamum indicum), also called benne, erect annual plant of the family Pedaliaceae, grown since antiquity for its seeds, which are used as food and flavouring and from which a prized oil is extracted. Widely cultivated, the sesame plant is found in most of the tropical, subtropical, and southern temperate areas of the world.
Cashew,(Anacardium occidentale), evergreen shrub or tree of the sumac family (Anacardiaceae), cultivated for its characteristically curved edible seeds, which are commonly called cashew “nuts” though they are not true nuts
Peanut, (Arachis hypogaea), also called groundnut, earthnut, or goober, legume of the pea family (Fabaceae), grown for its edible seeds. Native to tropical South America, the peanut was at an early time introduced to the Old World tropics. The seeds are a nutritionally dense food, rich in protein and fat.
Macadamia is a tree nut indigenous to Australia, whose kernels can be processed into a wide variety of products, such as nut snacks, oil, and flours. Macadamia kernels are good sources of proteins, dietary fibers, vitamins, and minerals.
Coffee is a drink prepared from roasted coffee beans. Darkly colored, bitter, and slightly acidic, coffee has a stimulating effect on humans, primarily due to its caffeine content. It is the most popular hot drink in the world.
Cocoa is the seed of the cacao tree. The seed contains a lot of fat, and is used to produce cocoa butter, which is then used to produce chocolate. Most people will know cocoa as a ground powder they use to produce chocolate. Cocoa beans are the main source of commercial cocoa.
