Delicious Edible Nuts
Eating an assortment of edible nuts rich in vitamins and minerals provides the body with various health benefits reducing inflammation which is a risk factor for heart disease. It is a rich source of monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats which lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol and increases HDL (good) cholesterol. Nuts contain plant compound sterols that inhibit cholesterol absorption from dietary and internally produced cholesterol. Nuts are packed with nutrition, vitamins, minerals, magnesium selenium, zinc, vitamin E and provide a good source of plant based protein. Nuts are high in protein and fiber promoting satiety and reducing hunger. Eating nuts in moderation may help regulate blood sugar levels, reducing carvings for unhealthy foods for weight management. Nuts contain antioxidants like selenium and vitamin E which help protect cells from free radical damage.
Eating nuts high in fiber and healthy fats help regulate blood sugar reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes for improved blood sugar control. “Currently consumers are concerned about making a diversified and well-balanced diet. Therefore the inclusion of nuts in the diet has undergone a significant increase due to growing recommendation of their unique nutritional value, distinctive taste, flavor, nutraceutical properties, and healthy bioactive compounds including high quality proteins, fiber, minerals, tocopherols, phytosterols and phenolic compounds.” PubMed Nuts are described as dry hard fruit that does not split open until maturity to release a single seed. Many oily edible seeds are called nuts, especially those with a hard shell. Culinary nuts are typically dry edible seeds or fruits that have high fat content eaten as a rich energy source which can be consumed as a ready to eat snack or added to a favorite dish. 25 almonds is only 175 calories, 15.19 grams fat, 5.92 grams carbs, 6.38 grams protein per serving. 25 walnuts is only 164 calories, 16.3 grams fat, 3.43 grams carbs, 3,81 grams protein preserving,
Nuts health benefits provide great nutrition when consumed as a low calorie snack. Various nuts are edible including almonds, walnuts, hazel nuts, pine nuts, pecans, pistachios, macadamia, peanuts, which can be used in cooking, eaten raw, sprouted, or roasted for snacking. Edible nuts can also be soaked in water to make nut milks or ground to make nut butters, or pressed for oil used in cooking or cosmetic use. NuttZo 7 Nut and seed butter is the new way to enjoy peanut butter with the crunchy texture of cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, brazil nuts, flax seeds and more with a touch of Celtic sea salts and no added sugar preservatives or oil, A healthy lifestyle needs a good source of energy, NuttZo give you 6 grams of protein, and only 1 grams of sugar per serving thanks to an all plant based butter. Nut butters have multiple uses you can try in a variety of recipes from desserts, baking to rich and creamy smoothies or making a condiment as a nut butter dip for fruits and vegetables. It makes the perfect complement for breakfast on oatmeal, paleo pancakes, Birch Bender Paleo Toaster Waffles or eaten right out of the jar for a quick snack option.
National Nut Day is celebrated annually on October 22 of each year in effort to encourage the public to select healthy snack options. It was created by Liberation Foods company in 2015 and is celebrated as a holiday devoted to all things nuts including recipes, tips and information spreading far throughout the United Kingdom and across the United States. Historically nuts have been consumed by humans for a long time as evidenced by archeological findings dating back to 780,000 B.C. Nuts are some of the world's most popular snack options across the globe available in a wide variety including walnuts, almonds, pistachios, pecans, peanuts, hazelnuts, brazil nuts, Over 5.3 million metric tons of tree nuts were produced worldwide in 2022. For human consumption. Cheers!
Patricia Lynn
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