Nuts are a great snack
and a great source of quick protein. Many nuts including
walnuts, peanuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, madcadamias and Brazil
nuts re nutritional powerhouses and are rich in zinc, vitamin
E and omega-3 fatty acids. Although nuts are high in calories,
if eat them in moderation, the calories should not be an issue.
Nuts make you feel full so that you're less likely to overeat other
foods. The key is to eat a handful of nots, not a whole can.
A handful of nuts is equal to about 1/4 cup. Nuts, including
almonds, walnuts, and pecans have been shown to lower blood cholestrol,
and eating just five ounces of nuts per week has been shown to reduce
the risk of heart desease.
Different nuts give you different
nutrients. For example, a half cup of almonds provides almost
4 times as much fiber as the same amount of cashews. However,
cashers contain about twice as much iron and zinc as almost any other
nut.
Sprinkle a few on your salads. If you have the ability
to use portion control, keep a bag of mixed nuts in your desk or backpack.
Some of us that don't have as much control, can count out a serving
of nuts and put them in their own little portable container.
Instead of a handful, try eating one at a time. Enjoy each and
every one!
