Nuts

Nuts are an easy and delicious snack. They are also good for you.
People who include nuts in their daily diets are 50% less likely to develop heart disease.

Eating nuts reduces your risk of developing blood clots that can cause a fatal heart attack. Nuts also improve the health of the lining of your arteries. The Omega 3 fatty acids contained in nuts not only known to help prevent your risk of developing these type of diseases, but they also may help suppress your appetite.

As with anything else, remember that they should only be eaten in moderation. Limiting yourself to one and two ounces of nuts daily (about 1/4 cup) will provide you with the all their benefits without exposing you to their high calorie punch.

A few of these nuts you already eat and love so why not learn what they can do for you?

Walnuts
Walnuts contain essential vitamins, such as Vitamin D and Vitamin E and high levels of fiber. It is recommended to eat walnuts if you are interested in lowering your cholesterol levels, as they contain high levels of Omega 3 fatty acids. They also are recommended if you are in need of an energy boost.

Almonds
Almonds contain calcium, fiber, protein, potassium, phosphorous, iron, and Vitamin E. It is also believed that eating almonds can help reduce the risk of developing both diabetes and obesity.

Peanuts
Peanuts are a great source of fiber, protein, vitamins E and B6, niacin, potassium, magnesium and zinc. But avoid salted peanuts to cut back on your sodium intake.

Eating healthy includes nuts and a diet that includes nuts in moderation is one way to meet your nutrition needs