Peanuts and dried figs have enough ‘energy’ because they are rich in carbohydrates and it recommends adequate consumption for athletes before exercise or supplement feeding of the child, in mid-morning snack, a fresh fruit, replacing definitively the classic sandwich with ham and cheese.

Pistachios are rich in iron and potassium and strongly recommended to people suffering from anemia or water retention and more. From American studies showed that it has a cardioprotective action in patients with normal blood pressure and cholesterol, rich in polyphenols has an interesting antioxidant activity, and in an experimental model showed also an antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory.

Not less important is the consumption of the prunes, rich of potassium. Several studies have shown how its regular consumption is able to maintain a good level of artery pressure and to ensure good health of bones. Well known, due to its high fiber content, the properties of regulating intestinal plums as well as reducing the transit time of the stool, greatly reduce the risk of colon cancer and hemorrhoids.