You’ve probably seen them in bowls of mixed nuts at holiday parties. They’re large and oblong, and they stand out from the almonds, peanuts, and pecans. When you crack open their tough, triangular ...

Eating more than a few Brazil nuts can lead to toxic levels of selenium. A healthy adult may get benefits from eating just four Brazil nuts. Brazil nuts can support heart, thyroid, and brain health.

College of Life Sciences, The Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in the Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, People’s ...