Snack Smart: The Power of Nuts in Your Daily Diet
Want an easy habit to adopt for better health? Just add a handful of nuts a day. So easy to do and so many great health benefits. Nuts are packed with good nutrition including protein, fiber, healthy fats, and many vitamins and minerals. Health benefits of adding a handful of nuts a day include reducing your risk of heart disease, reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes and helping with weight management. What nutrients are in nuts? Protein: Nuts are a good source of protein. Not as good as animal foods like dairy, eggs, or meat but a good plant-based source of protein providing about 3-7 grams of protein per ounce. Which nut provides the most protein? Peanuts with about 7 grams of protein per ounce. Next are almonds and pistachios providing about 6 grams of protein per ounce. (See: How can you add some high-quality protein foods to your day? ) Healthy fats: Although nuts are high in fat , they are rich in monounsat...