Whatever your goal is – whether to lose weight, curb hunger, enhance your brain, like the nutty taste, nuts are the supreme snack. I discovered this the last few years when I went to Trader Joe’s and stocked up on at least two different bags of nuts at my desk. Around 3pm, I would get into the pistachios, sunflower seeds, pecans, or whatever I had. My coworker was inspired so he brought in two HUGE (probably 3 pounds each) bags of peanuts and cashews. And instead of congregating around the water hole, we congregated around the nuts.
Today, I will focus on pistachios and walnuts.
Pistachios: Eating pistachio nuts is said to decrease coronary risk, improve total cholesterol and boost your immune system. Unsalted ones are high in potassium to sodium. They also have vitamin E (antioxidant), magnesium and phosphorus. And, if you buy them shelled, you will not eat as many. More labor intensive eating reduces the amount you eat.
Walnuts: Have you ever looked closely at the walnut? It looks like a brain. An age old belief is since the walnut looks like a human brain, it’s probably good for the brain. Walnuts are loaded with omega-3’s and have more than any other nut. They have protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium and other minerals – and help with growth, reproduction, wound healing, peak brain function, and other functions. I prefer walnuts with shells intact – it is much fresher than shells removed. But, if you can only get your hands on ones with shells removed, buy those; it is better than not eating them.
Source for above: 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth by Jonny Bowden
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