How to Be a Health "Nut"

If you aren't onboard yet it is time for everyone to go "nuts"!

There are many health benefits of a diet that includes 1 to 2 ounces of nuts daily. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

In 1996 the Iowa Women's Health Study found that women who ate nuts more than 4 times per week were 40% less likely to die of Heart Disease, the leading cause of death in America.

Nuts are a great source of Protein, which helps the body burn fat and increase lean muscle mass

Nuts are rich in fiber and Phytonutrients as well as Antioxidants such as Vitamin E and Selenium.

Nuts contain high amounts of monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats which have been shown to lower Cholesterol levels.

Try adding these nuts and seeds to your diet to reap these benefits: almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, walnuts, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds