Why is a handful of nuts a day a healthy habit?
When I talk to people about a healthy diet, they usually think of foods they need to give up and stop eating. But they should be thinking about healthy foods they can add to their day. Dr. Oz frequently mentions adding a handful of nuts to your day. Why? Because nuts are good for our health. In one class I was lecturing on how healthy nuts were. I looked at my students and one student was snacking on a container of nuts. He said he loved eating nuts as a snack. And what a healthy choice for a snack. So why are nuts so good for our health? Is one kind of nut better than another? Consumer Reports has a great article, The Best Nuts for Your Health in the February 2019 issue. Healthline also has a good article on the top nuts t o eat for better health. Add some cashews to stir fry Why are nuts a great snack food? When I go somewhere and I know lunch might be delayed, I pack so...