Why Tree Nuts Are So Good For You
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The scoop on good-for-you tree nuts
Exciting nut research has revealed that incorporating nuts into the diet is essential to human health.
Including nuts, in fact, may be one of the best things you can do for your health.
You can act to protect different body systems by eating nuts.
Nuts have the right kind of fats, providing nourishment, energy and a host of health benefits.
In a Nutshell
Almonds--reduce cancer risk, reduce cholesterol
Brazil nuts--prostate health
Cashews--strong bones
Hazelnuts--nutrition, nutrition, nutrition
Macadamia Nuts--heart health
Pecans--antioxidants
Pine Nuts--potassium
Pistachios--phytosterols
Walnuts--omega 3 fatty acids
References:
- International Tree Nut Council Nutrition Research and Education Foundation
- NUCIS (Health and Tree Nuts Foundation)
Making Rich Nut Cream
One of the easiest ways to add more nuts to your diet and a method that is used by those with milk allergies, is to make almond milk or cream.
- Place 1/4 c. blanched ground almonds in a blender
- Add 1 c. water
Experiment to achieve the desired consistency.
- Use more water for almond milk
- Use less water for almond cream
Making Nut Milk
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Tree Nut Links
- Edible Nut Trees - Rhora's Nut Farm & Nursery
- Oikos Tree Crops
- Cashew Information- Recipes, Taxonomy, Nutrional Value, Allergy, Processing, Growing
- Somis Nut House: your source for nuts, dried fruits, gift baskets ...
- Brazil Nuts - By the Pound - NutsOnline
- Badgersett.com: Hybrid hazelnuts & chestnuts, Woody Agriculture
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Comments
Bravo! Great information and I am glad to see it because I love nuts and eat them all the time. My favorites are cashews, almonds, pecans and pistachios. Thanks for the article.
Iðunn says:
4 months ago
I love everything on your list and I often buy those canned mixed nuts. I like the weird ones, same as with people. hehe.
I've known they are quite good for you, but didn't know all the reasons why, great hub.
How have you been? Good to see you!