health benefits of nuts?

"Although all nuts contain carbohydrate (as well as protein and fat), they usually raise blood sugar slowly and can therefore be worked into meal plans. As with most other foods, you will want to look up your favorite nuts in one of the books listed in Chapter 3 in order to obtain their carbohydrate content. By way of example, 10 (small, not jumbo) pistachio nuts contain only 1 gram carbohydrate, versus 10 cashew nuts, which contain 5 grams of carbohydrate. Although a few nuts may contain little carbohydrate, the catch is in the word "few." Very few of us can eat only a few nuts. In fact, I don't have a single patient who can count out a preplanned number of nuts, eat them, and then stop. So unless you have unusual will power, beware. Also beware of peanut butter—another deceptive addiction. One tablespoon of natural, unsweetened peanut butter contains only 3 grams of carbohydrate, but imagine the effect on blood sugar of downing the contents of a jar."

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Weigh out 1-ounce portions in Ziplock type cup containers . . 1-ounce of party peanuts has 6 grams of carbs.

Popsicle mix . . sugar-free vanilla pudding with 1/4 cup low-carb peanut butter blended in . . add 6 ounces of low-carb vanilla yogurt for more creaminess . . 2 cups of blended mix fills 5 molds.

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Brazil nuts are a rich source of the antioxidant and trace nutrient selenium. As you probably know, NZ soils are poor in selenium. I'd have thought you'd need to eat a lot more than 2 a day to be poisoned. 2 contains the recommended daily allowance of selenium. You won't be tempted to eat many, as they're bloody expensive. They're better than a selenium supplement, because like other nuts they contain a wide range of other nutrients.

I would have to say Almonds because it has fiber and it is monosaturated meaning it stays liquid at room temperature (in the body) and is healthy, it will help protect you from heart disease. Olive oil is also monosaturated. Nuts, (best when RAW), healthy oils, salmon, can all keep blood sugar levels steady because it's oils stop the flow of fast acting carbs from getting to the bloodstream too quickly. And so is the purpose of eating low glycemic foods.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF NUTS-

Most people think that nuts are high in calories and fat... and they are right! Nuts are quite calorically dense. 15 cashews, for instance, deliver ~180 kcal! On top of that, it is very tough not to overeat these tasty snacks. If you can restrain yourself from overeating them, nuts can definitely be a part of a healthy diet.

Researchers found that people who eat nuts regularly have lower risks of heart disease. In 1996, the Iowa Women's Healthy Study found that women who ate nuts >4 times a week were 40% less likely to die of heart disease. Two years later, another study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health found a similar result in another group of women subjects. Furthermore, potential heart health benefits of nuts were also found among men. In 2002, the Physician's Health Study found that men who consumed nuts 2 or more times per week had reduced risks of sudden cardiac death.

Nuts are one of the best plant sources of protein. They are rich in fiber, phytonutrients and antioxidants such as Vitamin E and selenium. Nuts are also high in plant sterols and fat - but mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (omega 3 - the good fats) which have all been shown to lower LDL cholesterol.

"Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 oz per day of most nuts as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease."

FDA only approved the heart health claim for almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, some pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts as these nuts contain less than 4g of saturated fats per 50g. However that doesn't mean you should restrict yourself to these 7 nuts only. In addition to nuts, seeds such as flax seeds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds may offer the same heart health benefits. Again moderation is the key - limit your intake to 1 to 2 oz of unsalted nuts per day.-

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