Peanuts are a legume that originated in South America. They go by a variety of names such as groundnuts, earthnuts and goobers. Despite their name, peanuts are unrelated to tree nuts. As a legume, they are related to beans, lentils and soy. In the United States, peanuts are rarely eaten raw. Instead, they are most … Continue reading Peanuts: Humble yet Mighty
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Almonds and Health
The Almond is a tree nut native to the Mediterranean region. Historically, almond trees grew there wild and were later cultivated as early as 3000 BC. The edible part of the almond is actually a seed from a drupe. Almonds are rich in vitamin E, monounsaturated fats, fiber, biotin, minerals (calcium, phosphorous, magnesium), and phytonutrients … Continue reading Almonds and Health
Go Nuts – for Walnuts!
If you've been avoiding nuts because they are high in calories, stop now! People who eat nuts in moderation (up to two ounces a day) can enjoy a variety of health benefits. Walnuts are tree nuts, and they are the top dog of the nut world: they contain twice as many phytochemicals as their competitors. … Continue reading Go Nuts – for Walnuts!
You Can Be Nutty On The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is rich in monounsaturated fats, one type of healthy fat. Nuts, particularly almonds, are rich in these monounsaturated fats. Research shows that just one serving (1 ounce) of nuts is associated with lower total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels. Almonds contain a lot of dietary fiber, in fact the highest amount of dietary fiber of all the tree … Continue reading You Can Be Nutty On The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet Unplugged 