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Mixed Nuts |
| Ingredients |
1/2 Cup |
Mixed nuts (pecan, cashews, almonds. macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts. |
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| Comments |
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We buy 2.5 pounds (1.13 kg.) of mixed nuts, cashews, and almonds at Costo. The mixed nuts include both cashews and almonds, but since Brigit is partial to cashews and I like almonds very much, we buy those extra.
Raw nuts in general
contain important phytonutrients and antioxidants, are high in plant sterols and in omega-3, and are effective in lowering harmful LDL cholesterol. Unsalted nuts as part of a diet low in fat and cholesterol can help in supporting one's health. Since nuts are high in protein, they are a good choice for those who are looking to replace high in saturated fat foods.
In particular, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved pecans, cashews, almonds. hazelnuts, peanuts, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts for heart health, suggesting 1-2 oz. as a good daily intake.
In a research by the famous Nurses' Health Study, participants who ate five ounces of nuts per week cut their risk of heart disease by 35%, while Harvard researchers
conducting the US Physicians Study, discovered that men who ate nuts two or more times per week were 47% less likely to die from heart attack and had a 30% reduction in risk for heart disease. Finally, the Adventist Health Study showed that people who eat nuts over 4 times per week reduced by 51% the possibility of suffering heart attacks. |
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Nutritious components and healthful effects:
Nuts contain the amino acid arginine, which can boost immunity and reduce blood pressure.
Manganese and boron are also found in nuts.
Some nuts contain tryptophan, which stimulates production of serotonin in the brain, can help alleviate depression, and boosts relaxation.
Eating peanuts has been shown to reduce triglycerides and LDL cholesterol.
Nuts contain heart-healthy fats which have a protective affect. In fact, the fat contained in nuts is monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat, as oppoosed to the artery-clogging saturated fat found in meat and various processed foods. |
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Nuts have been proven to lower the risk of dementia, gall stones, macular degeneration, strokes, and type II diabetes |
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A small handful of nuts will keep you going from late afternoon to dinner time, and help you avoid sitting down to dinner ravenous to eat everything in sight. |
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Excellent to munch on road trips. We never travel without it. |
| Wine and Beverage Pairing |
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Hot tea, ice tea, water, sparkling cider. |
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