Nuts And Seeds
Nuts and seeds are a great way to add flavor, nutrients, and crunch to your diet without adding too many calories. If you’re looking to lose weight or eat healthier, then these may be the foods you’re looking for! Nuts and seeds are rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats that can help keep you feeling full longer and give you more energy throughout the day. Some studies even show that nuts and seeds can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease! Below, I’ve put together some of the healthiest nuts and seeds for you to try!…
Pumpkin Seeds
Loaded with vitamin E, magnesium, zinc, manganese, phosphorus, copper and iron. Nutrients like these can help protect against cancer, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels while also promoting heart health. Don’t go overboard when it comes to snacking—they are high in calories—but sprinkle them on salads or yogurt for a healthy dose of fiber and protein. As an added bonus: Organic Seeds taste amazing when roasted with a little oil (and salt). They’re especially good with cinnamon sprinkled on top!
Flaxseeds
One of nature’s most nutritionally complete foods, chia seeds (pronounced keen-wah) are packed with protein, fiber, antioxidants, iron and calcium. Chia seeds are a vegetarian alternative to fish oil supplements as well as a great source of omega-3 fatty acids for vegans. They come in three flavors: black, white or red (white is less flavorful than black). Sprinkle them on cereal or yogurt, blend them into smoothies or add them to baked goods like muffins or breads. The only downside is that they tend to be expensive if you buy them in bags at grocery stores; they’re far cheaper if you purchase them by weight from health food stores.
Chia Seeds
If you’re looking for an alternative to protein shakes, look no further than chia seeds. The little black seed is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and soluble fiber, making it a great way to lower cholesterol. Add them to your yogurt, smoothies or sprinkle on top of salads for a burst of flavor that can improve your health in more ways than one.
Sunflower Seeds
High in protein, essential fats, vitamins and minerals, these seeds are a nutritional powerhouse. They’re also extremely easy to add to your diet – just sprinkle them on salads or mix them into cereal or yogurt. And they offer an inexpensive way to help cut your risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering cholesterol levels. In addition, sunflower seeds help maintain healthy skin and hair while boosting energy levels – perfect for active individuals! They even contain resveratrol – an antioxidant that helps protect against cell damage associated with aging. Finally, make sure you choose unsalted varieties of sunflower seeds whenever possible to avoid unnecessary sodium intake.
Almonds
With an impressive supply of minerals, protein, healthy fats, and heart-healthy vitamin E (in addition to plenty of dietary fiber), almonds are a great source of nutrients. They’re also a stellar snack when you’re on-the-go because they travel well; some even carry their own built-in spoon! That is, if you haven’t devoured them already…
Cashews
Packed with protein, magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin E and B vitamins cashews are a great choice for weight loss. The best part is you can eat them right out of your hand so they don’t have to be cooked! Cashews are also packed with other nutrients including selenium which can help prevent cancer; copper helps fight anemia; potassium keeps our heart beating properly; folate helps make sure our body functions correctly; fiber is essential to weight loss since it digests slowly so we stay full longer. If all that isn’t enough here’s one more reason to love cashews – they are high in resveratrol which is linked to longevity in red wine drinkers!
Walnuts
As you may have noticed, walnuts are an incredibly popular nut in American cooking. That’s because these tasty nuts are loaded with a whole host of benefits that can help us feel healthier. Walnuts contain monounsaturated fats that can help lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of heart disease. They’re also packed with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, omega-3 fatty acids, and much more. Try adding walnuts to salads or pastas for a healthy boost of protein; or bake them into cookies for a satisfying snack you can enjoy guilt-free! You’ll find walnuts at most grocery stores. Opt for plain varieties instead of honey-roasted varieties, which aren’t always as healthy.
Pistachios
There’s some debate as to whether Pistachios Roasted Salted are actually nuts, but we think it’s best to include them in your healthy diet. Peanuts are high in protein, monounsaturated fats (the good kind), fiber, vitamin E, folic acid and niacin. Some varieties are also high in resveratrol—known for its anti-aging properties—while others have a large amount of tryptophan (more on that below). Consider keeping a small bag at work or putting peanut butter on whole-grain crackers as an afternoon snack; peanuts are an easy way to satisfy cravings without ruining your dieting efforts.
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