The Best Nuts to Eat for Nutrition

Nuts are frequently recommended by health professionals to enjoy in moderation for maximum benefits. Nuts contain the heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats as well as omega-3 fatty acids, L-arginine, fiber, vitamin E, and plant sterols. Nuts also contain antioxidants such as ellagic acid to protect the body's cells from damaging free radicals. Nuts can be great sources of potassium, magnesium, calcium, copper, manganese, and zinc.
	Walnuts are considered nutritional powerhouses, highest in omega-3 fats and packed with antioxidants. A 1-oz. serving of walnuts is 185 calories, in the mid-range for nuts. Walnuts are heart-healthy as well as anti-inflammatory. They are considered a very good source of manganese and a good source of both copper and tryptophan. The healthy fats in walnuts can quickly oxidize, so keep them stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Walnuts
Almonds are an especially good source of vitamin E as well as fiber, riboflavin, and heart healthy monounsaturated fats. According to George Mateljan in "The World's Healthiest Foods," almonds promote heart health, healthy weight and digestive system health. One ounce of dry roasted unsalted almonds, about 22, contains 169 calories. Almonds sold in the baking section of the grocery store are usually unsalted and are a healthier, less expensive alternative to the roasted and salted almonds in the snack section.
	Almonds
	Peanuts are in fact, legumes and not nuts. This is because they grow underground as opposed to growing on trees like walnuts and almonds. Peanuts are higher in protein than most nuts and good sources of manganese, tryptophan, niacin, folate and copper. Like most nuts, peanuts contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. A 1-oz. serving of dry roasted, unsalted peanuts contains 166 calories. For the best nutritional bet, choose unsalted peanuts that are raw or have been dry roasted. Oil roasted peanuts contribute more calories and often contain less healthy fats.
Peanuts
Despite their buttery texture, cashews have a lower fat content than most nuts. Cashews contain a substantial amount of oleic acid, the same heart healthy monounsaturated fat found in olive oil. Cashew nuts are a rich source of copper and magnesium. One of the lower calorie types of nuts, 1 oz. of cashews contains 157 calories.
	Cashews
	Pistachios in particular are especially valuable in lowering cholesterol and helping you get enough healthy fat in your diet. Just a small handful of pistachios offer a healthy dose of fats, antioxidants, vitamin A, and vitamin E. Antioxidants are essential for protecting skin and cells from aging and disease, and are involved with removing toxins from the body. Healthy fats are important for younger-looking skin and keeping the body in balance; getting enough dietary fat can reduce cravings and help suppress the appetite. Some studies suggest that pistachios can help manage high cholesterol levels by keeping arteries healthy. Researchers reported a positive effect on HDL levels in a study published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases.
Health Benefits of Pistachios
So next time nix the junk food & reach for a handful of nuts. Not only does eating nuts regularly reduce the risk of heart attacks by up to 50%, it may also have cancer-preventing properties. Here are some healthy nutritional supplements that give you what your body needs:
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Holiday Eating Tips

I don't know about you, but to me, Christmas means cookies & candy & eating lots of food at parties. So how do you keep from overdoing it? My first tip is: if you don't have it in your home, then you are much less likely to eat it. But what do you do at a party?
Eat before you go. Don't go hungry. Of course, eat something healthy. Go to the gym before going. This will kick up your metabolism so your body is burning the calories & continues for awhile after exercising. Walk around & decide what you are going to have before indulging. Try to stick to the healthier items. Walk around taking your time eating & visiting will give your body a chance to tell you when it is full. Watch out for the calories in drinks! Think about eggnog & alcoholic beverages. Eat dessert, but don't go overboard. Avoid the gelled cranberry sauce. It is pure sugar. Don't fall for the pressure from friends, family, or your mother. Don't beat yourself up, if you splurged too much. It is only one day. Get back on track & go to the gym the next day.
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Take action! Add more tomatoes to your diet!

That's right! Any kind of tomato, whether canned, in sauce, juice, raw, even ketchup, makes a big difference to your health! One of the best benefits you will get from consuming tomatoes is lycopene, an antioxidant that helps in the fight against cancer cell formation, as well as other types of health problems & diseases.
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Tomatoes are, also, a superfood. Here is why: Eating 7 or more servings a week cuts the risk of cardiovascular disease by 30%, which could be from the lycopene or Vitamin C, potassium, & fiber. Men lowered their risk of prostate cancer by 24 to 36%. Studies suggest tomatoes reduce the risk of osteoporosis & asthma & may improve circulation & reduce inflammation. Those who were prediabetic had lycopene levels 6% lower than those of healthy people & newly diagnosed diabetics had 17% less.
To get the full vitamin C impact: serve tomatoes raw, like in a salad, because heat destroys vitamin C. However, cooking tomatoes in oil will give you the maximum lycopene benefit, because oils helps with lycopene absorption. So have your salad or drink some low-sodium tomato juice!

Which has more vitamin C: a cup of broccoli or an orange?

Did you know that one cup of broccoli contains more vitamin C than an orange? And a medium red pepper has even more vitamin C than an orange or broccoli!
Get the answer and learn more about the benefits of this vitamin.  What Is It? Vitamin C (a.k.a. ascorbic acid) is one of many water-soluble vitamins. Because our bodies don’t store water-solubles well, you should make vitamin C-rich foods part of your everyday diet to get a steady supply. You may also spot “ascorbic acid” in the ingredients on some packaged foods — it’s sometimes added to foods to help them maintain freshness and color.
Why Is It Good for You? Vitamin C forms collagen, a fibrous material that makes our body’s connective tissue and keeps skin, hair and nails vibrant and strong. This vitamin also increases your body’s absorption of iron. If you need to get more iron, try mixing vitamin C-rich foods with iron-rich foods to make sure you get the best of both.
Vitamin C also acts as an antioxidant to decrease inflammation and prevent damage to your body’s cells. Ever spritz cut-up apples or avocados with lemon juice to keep them fresh? It’s the same damage-fighting vitamin C in citrus juice that helps slow your apples’ browning.
You can easily get your vitamin C from whole foods, but many people take supplements, which are safe in small amounts. Anything over 1,000 milligrams can cause stomach upset and possibly kidney stones, so don’t overdo it.
Where Can I Find It? To answer my question, a single cup of broccoli has more vitamin C than a medium orange, and a medium red pepper has more than twice what the orange has! Eat any of the following foods, and you’ll be able to get the recommended 60 milligrams every day.

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