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Nuts are a good nutritional source when eaten in moderation often consumed as a healthy snack option. Nuts are relatively inexpensive to purchase in comparison to other protein sources used to garnish any dish. They are the main source of ALA omega 3 fatty acids offering a range of health benefits protecting the body from Alzheimer's, dementia and reducing the effects of rheumatoid arthritis. Nuts generally contain a high oil content of monounsaturated fat as well as omega-6, omega-3 polyunsaturated fats; they are significant energy sources. Nuts are a delicious protein option consumed for their nutritional benefits as part of a healthy diet packed full of nutrition. As part of a healthy diet, long term consumption of diverse nutrition eating more nuts may contribute to lowering the risks of developing cardiovascular diseases reducing blood cholesterol levels lowering all cases of mortality.

The fats are largely unsaturated and nuts are a good source of omega 3 fatty acids polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that have been shown to help prevent heart disease and stroke. Nuts are nutrient dense foods rich in unsaturated fatty acids including other bioactive compounds considered a high quality vegetable protein including fiber, minerals, phenolic, phytosterols, tocopherols compounds. Consuming one handful of nuts per day is likely to promote beneficial health outcomes. Nuts and seeds are all nutrient dense foods that have been a regular part of mankind's diet since pre-agricultural times. In Western countries nuts are consumed as delicious snacks, desserts or added to any meal is eaten whole, fresh or slightly roasted to enhance the flavor of any dish. Breakfast cereals are packed with nutritional benefits with many vitamins and minerals typically low in fat depending on ingredients. 

Cereals are traditionally eaten for breakfast made from processed grains fortified with additional dietary nutrients. Unprocessed whole grains in the natural form of breakfast cereals are a rich source of carbohydrates that provide the body with glucose which is converted into energy.  Low sugar breakfast cereals are considered the perfect way to begin your day for managing weight control.  Start the day off eating a well-balanced breakfast choosing from a hot or cold cereal made from whole grains, low in sweeteners or sugar substitutes.  When selecting cereals it is important to read nutrition fact labels on the package to compare ingredients, serving portions with nutrition values to ensure you make healthy choices when purchasing foods.  Old Fashioned Quaker Oats is a good source of fiber 3 grams per half cup serving, 150 calories help keep you full in the morning.  Oat cereals go well with many fruit toppings or toasted nuts for additional custom flavors. 

Quaker oats is 100% natural whole grains for lasting energy low may help reduce the risk of heart disease.  One serving of breakfast cereal containing 3 grams of soluble fiber may reduce cholesterol helping to boost physical energy. Top any healthy cereal with a few roasted nuts to enhance the flavor and nutrition of your favorite breakfast. Roasting unshelled nuts in a 325 degree preheated oven on a sheet pan for 20 minutes intensifies the flavor of any nut including peanuts, walnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, pistachios.  

Nuts are energy-dense foods that have a unique composition of micronutrients and phytochemicals consumed to benefit health eaten as a healthy protein source. One cup of roasted mix nuts is equal to 27 grams of protein, 813 calories packed with nutrition often consumed as the snack food of choice. Roasted nuts contain unsaturated fats that may help reduce LDL cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and build stronger cellular membranes in the body.

Nut Benefits promote an increase in metabolic performance help you lose weight. Nuts are a nutritious food consumed as part of a healthy diet plan, important sources of tocopherols, and phenolic compounds, high poignant antioxidant effects may protect cells from free radical damage. Nuts are a convenient food option easy to store in the pantry or freezer to preserve freshness for extended periods of time. Nuts are high in calories; one serving is equivalent to 25 nuts or one handful of full estimated snack-size portions. Almonds contain healthy unsaturated fats, fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, and protein.  Each serving of 25 almonds is approximately 162 calories, 6 grams of protein, 14 grams of unsaturated fats. Eating almonds may reduce blood pressure, lower cholesterol, lower blood sugar levels, reduce hunger, promote weight loss. Nuts are nutrient-dense foods containing complex metrics of bioactive compounds including high-quality proteins, fiber, minerals, phytosterols, phenolic compounds rich in unsaturated fats promote heart health.

Brazil nuts provide a source of magnesium, fiber, consumed for nutrition for its delicate creamy taste. It takes one ounce of Brazil nuts to obtain 700 percent of your daily value of Selenium which helps protect your body from damage caused by oxidative stress, it may boost your immune system, even reduce your risk of heart disease.  Brazil nuts are nutritious, 33 calories each, or 436 calories per half-cup. Consuming Brazil nuts may reduce inflammation, boost brain function and increase antioxidants in the body.  People should avoid eating too many Brazil nuts at once. One Brazil nut contains 68-91 micrograms (mcg) of selenium per nut meaning one nut provides the recommended daily allowance of 55 mcg. There are 11 different nut types including walnuts, pinenuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pecan, cashew, brazil nut, chestnut, pistachio, macadamia nut, peanuts in total. Nuts are a great source of healthy protein consumed for nutrition and snack options.

Chocolate Nut Clusters are a delicious treat packed with fiber, protein, and monounsaturated fats, toasted almonds, and peanuts combined with a creamy center, dipped in melted chocolate topped with toasted chopped almonds is a delicious combination. Eat nuts whole unprocessed in the natural form to benefit from the vitamins and minerals they contain. Typically nuts are a good nutritional source when eaten in moderation, nuts contain monounsaturated fat as well as omega-6, omega-3 polyunsaturated fats, however, they do contain some saturated fat. Nuts delicious protein options are consumed worldwide for its nutritional benefits. Kind Crunchy Peanut butter gluten-free protein bars have 12 grams of protein per bar and is the low glycemic index, low in sodium, a good source of fiber, no genetically modified ingredients, 0 trans fat, kosher, and is available in various delicious flavors including Extra Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt, Dark Chocolate Almond & Coconut, Kind Minis Nut Bars, and Kind Maple Glazed Pecan & Sea Salt. It is a snack lover's dream to eat crunchy nuts packed with nutrition into one perfect bar that delivers a good source of protein.

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Patricia Lynn

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