The importance of snacking with nuts-Almonds!
“Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as almonds, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.”
So, why specifically mention almonds? According to them, based on peer reviewed clinical trials , almonds lead the claim. Other data focuses on the portion size of almonds. “Solid data has shown that eating one to three daily portions of almonds (28 to 84 grammes) can help lower LDL cholesterol levels,” said study co-author Rick Mattes, Ph.D., R.D. from Purdue University in West Lafayette, USA
Actually, almonds have a really good nutritional profile. One of the best. They are great for the heart because they contain monosaturated fats. They also contain flavanoids which protein against heart disease. They are great for Vitamin E and magnesium. They are also one of the best nuts for protein!!
Walnuts are right up there with almonds. They have a high amont of omega 3’s which also help prevent heart disease and lower triglyceride levels. Pistachios are also a really good nut. They are great for the monosaturated fat and physterol content, which help to lower cholesterol.
Nuts are a convenient and tasty snack!!
March 10, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I love peanuts, cashews, almonds & pistachios. Walnuts, not so much. They are a great snack. I use them as part of small meals during the workday.
March 10, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Too bad they don’t taste like reeses cups
March 10, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Good for you and taste great too, can’t beat that! thewelderguy77, I still like those reeses and almond joy…i guess they don’t count though huh?
March 23, 2009 at 9:10 am
I love nuts! Peanuts and cashews are staples in my diet everyday and anyone I work with I explain the value of nuts in a diet.
April 2, 2009 at 9:10 am
sometimes you feel like a nut… lol almonds are great like you said. I will by a pound or two of raw and just nibble on them thru out the day. Have a grat day and work out : )
April 11, 2009 at 12:07 am
My all-time favorite nuts are Macadamia nuts preferably unsalted. They contain one of the highest if not the highest amount of mono-unsaturated fats for nuts. Nuts are crucial for Zone Diet guys like myself. And for all those people talking about peanuts, they aren’t really nuts, legumes rather, and don’t really stack up well nutritionally to the likes of almonds and Macadamia nuts. I digress…
May 12, 2009 at 6:09 am
almonds are the best and so are cashews