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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

The Benefits of Hard Shell Nuts

Health Tip - Hard Shell Nuts

Hard Shell "Nuts" are natures richest foods.
They have healthy protein and fats.

Hard Shell Nuts : Cashew.Almonds.Filbert . Use it for a health concept.

Nuts are an energy riched snack food.
 A great mid morning or mid afternoon treat.

There are over 300 types of Nuts.

Nuts are the fruit or seed that follows the blossoming of the tree.
They are usually contained in a hard shell to protect them from birds, insects, and germs and also to keep them fresh, since the concentrated oils contained in nuts can easily rancidify and spoil in the air.
   
                                                 
Some Hard Shell Nuts (slightly bitter):

      Hard Shell Nuts : Dried walnuts closeup  Walnuts            
            
 Hazelnuts : Hazelnuts on a white background.Hazelnuts


         Hard Shell Nuts : Coconut and almond close upCoconut              

         Hard Shell Nuts : Dried pistachio with leavesPistachios

     Hard Shell Nuts : pecan nuts stack isolated on a white background Pecans                   Brazil Nut : Ceramic bowl full of Brazil nuts isolated on white background Stock PhotoBrazil Nut (high fat)


Soft Shell Nuts (sweeter nut):

                                             
  Cashews : almond   Almonds                                   

 Hard Shell Nuts : Group of almond nuts with leaves. Isolated on a white background. Sweet Almonds

Almonds are the most all-around Nut:
  • Low fat content (polyunsaturated)
  • Protein concentration
  • Low sodium (low selenium)
  • High in Linoleic acid (an essential oil)
  • Holds scents in fragrant oils (massage therapy)
Nutritional Benefits:
  • High vitamin E
  • Calcium
  • Copper
  • Iron
  • Zinc
  • Potassium
  • Phosphorus
  • Magnesium and Manganese

Remember!
Eating Nuts Raw (almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts) are the best.
We make the Nut unhealthy when we roast it, add salt, sugar and other additives. 


Other Nuts we eat
Hard Shell Nuts : Close up of fresh peanuts against white backgroundHard Shell Nuts : isolated peanutsPeanuts  

Hard Shell Nuts : pumpkin seeds on white Pumpkin seeds                

  Pinel Nuts : Chestnuts with leaves isolated on a white background. Chestnuts


Cashews : Cashew nuts with salt over white background.  Cashews (come in a shell but it is toxic)

Also, beware of peanuts (peanut butter) are not easy to digest.


Healthy Dishes Using Nuts:

Nut Dishes : spinach with pine nuts Spinach and Pine Nuts                                        


 Nut Dishes : Drumsticks with nuts  Drum Sticks with Nuts


Nut Dishes : couscous salad with pine nuts   Couscous Salad with Pine Nuts   
      


 Nut Dishes : Stuffed tomatos Stock Photo Stuffed Tomatoes with Nuts


Remember!
Information is power eat some healthy Nuts today. 


For more information go to www.thenutfactory.com or www.ask.com,  


Live well
Doc V
Posted by Unknown at Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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