Brazil Nuts = OMG

Crysten · Post by **Crysten** » Thu 05 Jul 2007 19:29

Oh my Gosh!! I just ordered a ton of Brazil nuts, and I think they are probably one of the worst tasting things I've put in my mouth. Yuck! However, I know they are very rich in Selenium. I googled Selenium to see which other foods are rich in this mineral. It is a mineral, right? Anyway, button mushrooms popped up. Can I eat these on this diet. I think I already know the answer but just wanted confirmation. If anyone knows of other foods besides salmon and Brazil nuts that are high in Selenium, can you please let me know. Thanks!

dionysus · Post by **dionysus** » Thu 05 Jul 2007 23:00

Brazil nuts go well in a salad, crushed up.

Out of interest. Why do you want a product high in Selenium?

dancs · Post by **dancs** » Fri 06 Jul 2007 00:34

Did you buy shelled brazil nuts? Because when i bought shelled brazil nuts they didn't taste good at all. But when i shelled it myself it tasted wonderful. Mixing raisins with brazil nuts is really good too, a great combination. Try that out first before you give up on it.

Crysten · Post by **Crysten** » Fri 06 Jul 2007 03:29

Hi guys,

I bought unshelled. Ugh, I just can't stomache them.

Dionysus, I want a food high in selenium because I hear they help with thyroid issues. I don't have any yet, but my doctor said I would (whatever that means). I'm hoping with this new way of eating, I won't have to worry about any thyroid problems in the future.

Post by **Oscar** » Fri 06 Jul 2007 08:53

You could enter your diet in the nutrient calculator to see whether you are really in danger of a selenium deficiency or not. If you're eating a normal version of the diet, you should be fine.

Coconuts contain extreme amounts of selenium. Brazil nuts contain quite a bit, and tuna, mackerel, salmon and egg yolk also contain selenium.

dionysus · Post by **dionysus** » Fri 06 Jul 2007 14:32

Thanks for clearing that up Crysten.