By Iera, RD, USM
Adapted from Todays's Dietitian
http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/011315p12.shtml
Eat one palmful or 1/4 cup of most nuts, eaten more than fives times per week for optimal health benefits. If you currently in weight lose plan, do not afraid to consume nuts. Eats one handful a day,
Why we should eat nuts everyday??
1. Lower obesity risk
Research found those who ate 1 oz of nuts per days, including peanuts and tree nuts, not only had a lower mortality risk , they also were leaner. They had a smaller waist circumference and decrease obesity risk. Nuts can promotes satiety and also regulate blood sugar.
2. Heart healthy nutrients
Nuts contain about 13 to 18 g of fat per 1oz serving, primarily is monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. Beside, nuts provide 1 to 7 g of protein and 1 to 3 g of dietary fiber per ounce. They're delicious way to consume heart-healthy nutrients, such as unsaturated fats, fiber, vitamin E, potassium, L-arginine, phytosterols, and resveratrol. Nuts can be a part of healthful diet, because nuts are nutrient-rich, and cardioprotective foods. Study shows he fiber, phytonutrients or antioxidants in nuts, may contribute to the significant reduction of various cardiovascular risk factor, such as high cholesterol and increased inflammation and oxidation.
3. Variety of nuts
Nuts is so delicious and can be a part of healthy snack. You can added nuts into cooking or consume it raw.
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