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What’s All The Hype About Nuts?

in The Too Busy to Diet Blog on June 14, 2016

Written by Allie McTighe graduate student and dietetic intern at Case Western Reserve University: The FDA announced that “eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.” After this proclaimed announcement, the public has become obsessed with consuming a variety of nuts. Nuts have a combination of fiber, protein, fat, and some vitamins and minerals. Each nut holds a unique mixture of vitamins and minerals. For instance Almonds are a great source for vitamin E, magnesium, calcium, and folate. What majority of individuals do not know, is that although nuts have some health benefits they also are high in calories. It is important to keep in mind the calorie count and grams of saturated fat in each ounce of nuts, so that they are consumed in moderation.

Here are some ways to incorporate nuts into your daily diet:

• Top Whole-Wheat toast with two tablespoons of almond butter.
• Sprinkle 1 oz. of sliced cashews on Greek yogurt with honey, granola, and berries.
• Top spinach salad with strawberries, cranberries, crumbled blue cheese, and 1 oz. sliced pecans.

For more ideas on how to add nuts to your diet check out the book Too Busy to Diet.

Sources:

Nutrition Facts from: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics http://www.eatright.org/resource/food/nutrition/healthy-eating/in-a-nutshell