Friday, August 17, 2007
Nuts About Nuts!
Continuing on our quest for a few good fats, today we tackle the fat-friendly nut with tips from Marisa Moore, RD, LD a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association:
Almonds contain heart healthy unsaturated fats, plus 3 grams of fiber per serving, and calcium. Add slivered almonds to your salad instead of croutons. (1 ounce: 20-24 pieces)*
Walnuts offer omega-3 fatty acids. Toss toasted walnuts on a fruit salad or low fat yogurt. (1 ounce: 8 - 11 halves)
Macadamia nuts have higher levels of monounsaturated fats, such as those found in olive oil. Add them as crumb topping to baked fish (1 ounce: 10 - 12)
VJD goes nuts for Better Than Roasted™ nuts because they’re soaked in water to extract digestive inhibitors called “phytates” (organic acids), which are present in the hulls of nuts and can block our uptake of certain minerals. We also have a stash of tasty Everybody’s Nuts!™ pistachios (packed with antioxidants) for smart snacking.
*1 ounce = 1 handful = ¼ cup nut halves = 180 calories
Almonds contain heart healthy unsaturated fats, plus 3 grams of fiber per serving, and calcium. Add slivered almonds to your salad instead of croutons. (1 ounce: 20-24 pieces)*
Walnuts offer omega-3 fatty acids. Toss toasted walnuts on a fruit salad or low fat yogurt. (1 ounce: 8 - 11 halves)
Macadamia nuts have higher levels of monounsaturated fats, such as those found in olive oil. Add them as crumb topping to baked fish (1 ounce: 10 - 12)
VJD goes nuts for Better Than Roasted™ nuts because they’re soaked in water to extract digestive inhibitors called “phytates” (organic acids), which are present in the hulls of nuts and can block our uptake of certain minerals. We also have a stash of tasty Everybody’s Nuts!™ pistachios (packed with antioxidants) for smart snacking.
*1 ounce = 1 handful = ¼ cup nut halves = 180 calories
Labels: health food, nutrition, Nuts
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