The Nuttier the Better!

Pecans, Pepitas & Walnuts (from left to right)

Pecan nuts contain monounsaturated fats such as oleic acid along with phenolic antioxidants which help reduce the risk of heart disease. According to the National Pecan Shellers Association, adding a handful of pecan nuts in your diet helps decrease LDL i.e. ‘bad cholesterol’ and increase HDL i.e. ‘good cholesterol’, which in turn prevent stroke and coronary artery disease.

"Pecans"

A pepita seed is another name for a pumpkin seed.

Pepita is the edible seed of a pumpkin or certain other cultivars of squash. The seeds are typically flat and asymmetrically oval, have a white outer husk, and are light green in color after the husk is removed. The seeds are nutrient- and calorie-rich, with especially high content of fat (particularly linoleic acid and oleic acid), protein, dietary fiber, and numerous micronutrients. (source https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumpkin_seed)

"Pepitas"

Although all nuts fit into a cancer-preventive diet, walnuts are most studied for cancer. They contain the omega-3 fat (alpha-linolenic acid), as well as high amounts of polyphenols and phytochemicals that have antioxidant properties.(source www.aicr.org)

"Walnuts"

I love to snack on all types of nuts and am always looking for new ones to try, much like a squirrel! Pepitas are my newest find.

I try to keep a stash of nuts handy both in my purse and in my Jeep as a "go-to" when I run errands, travel or just want a quick healthy boost.

Thankfully nuts are healthy for you, but like everything else, eat in moderation.

Nuts can help boost your energy levels, improve skin and eye health, and contribute to a healthy metabolism. They’re loaded with all kinds of nutrients, like vitamin B6, thiamine, potassium, copper, magnesium and iron, for starters. (Source https://draxe.com)

Want to know a weight loss tip? I credit nuts for helping me lose and keep off 30+ pounds since I first joined Steemit two and a half years ago. I finally weigh the same as I did when I was in college many moons ago! Here's why:

Consuming nuts enhances satiety and increases metabolism, research has indicated that a diet comprising pecan nuts helps in losing weight. The nuts are also very rich sources of several important B-complex groups of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates which together help increase the rate of metabolism.

(source https://food.ndtv.com)

What are your favorite kinds of nuts? How do you like to eat them?

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