Nuts

Do you like nuts?  Today we are thinking about nuts and the very good health benefits we can gain.   We hope you are a fan but if not maybe we can convince you to become one!

When you choose to eat nuts you’ve chosen a great heart healthy snack. Studies have shown that regularly choosing nuts can improve many factors in heart health.

Your artery health will be improved.

You can reduce inflammation that can lead to heart disease.

Lowering your blood pressure is another benefit.

Your bad cholesterol or “LDL” gets lowered by adding them to your diet.

Furthermore, the best nuts to choose include walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts and pecans.  They all contain healthy fat but even so they can add up in calories.  The amount you have is key.

As an adult you should try and eat about 1.5 ounces at a time and four to six servings in a week.  Raw or dry-roasted are best and unsalted.  Additionally, It’s best to avoid any nuts cooked in oil.

While you are enjoying your handful of nuts, you can think about the unsaturated fats, heart healthy Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber that’s traveling through your body.  All filled with goodness.

You can find nuts easily in the grocery store and hopefully it won’t be too overwhelming.

 Also, even though peanuts are a legume they too can be a good choice.

Private Home Health Care loves to munch on almonds for a snack.  Nuts really are like magic bullets aiding your body and keeping you on a healthy road.  Enjoy some nuts today!