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NUTS!!
THE FOLLOWING EXCERPTS ARE FROM "ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION: THE NEWSLETTER OF
FOOD, NUTRITION & HEALTH"
www.environmentalnutrition.com
Experts agree that nuts no longer need to be avoided. On the contrary, they are beneficial to health
and should be a regular part of your diet.
Researchers found that eating nuts regularly would significantly reduce the incidence of heart disease
and that eating an ounce of nuts more than five times a week could reduce the risk of heart disease by
25% to 39%.
The total fat content of nuts is indeed high, but it's mostly unsaturated fat rich in oleic acid, a fat profile
linked to lower low-density lipoproteins, lower blood pressure and protection against clogged arteries.
Nuts are super source of protein. For instance 28 peanuts have 7g of protein.
QUICK WAYS TO ADD NUTS AND SEEDS
Toss two tablespoons of walnuts, almonds or sunflower seeds on salads.
Munch on a small handful of soynuts instead of chips.
Spread a thin layer of peanut butter instead of cream cheese on bagels.
Add nuts or seeds to casseroles.
Top quick breads with seeds.
Stir two tablespoons of nuts and seeds into your lunchtime yogurt.
Due to choking and allergy hazards, WIC recommends not giving your children nuts or
seeds until they are at least two years of age.
THE FOLLOWING EXCERPTS ARE FROM "ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION: THE NEWSLETTER OF
FOOD, NUTRITION & HEALTH"
www.environmentalnutrition.com
Experts agree that nuts no longer need to be avoided. On the contrary, they are beneficial to health
and should be a regular part of your diet.
Researchers found that eating nuts regularly would significantly reduce the incidence of heart disease
and that eating an ounce of nuts more than five times a week could reduce the risk of heart disease by
25% to 39%.
The total fat content of nuts is indeed high, but it's mostly unsaturated fat rich in oleic acid, a fat profile
linked to lower low-density lipoproteins, lower blood pressure and protection against clogged arteries.
Nuts are super source of protein. For instance 28 peanuts have 7g of protein.
QUICK WAYS TO ADD NUTS AND SEEDS
Toss two tablespoons of walnuts, almonds or sunflower seeds on salads.
Munch on a small handful of soynuts instead of chips.
Spread a thin layer of peanut butter instead of cream cheese on bagels.
Add nuts or seeds to casseroles.
Top quick breads with seeds.
Stir two tablespoons of nuts and seeds into your lunchtime yogurt.
Due to choking and allergy hazards, WIC recommends not giving your children nuts or
seeds until they are at least two years of age.
