Nut Knowledge
Nature packs a lot of nutrition into a little nut, which is why nuts and seeds get honorable mention on our “Top Twelve Foods” list. Nuts are the seeds of different trees. They come in a variety of...
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Seeds have nutritional profiles similar to nuts, because, after all, nuts are seeds. One ounce of hulled sunflower seeds (one medium-size handful) offers: 165 calories 5.5 grams of protein 14 grams of...
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Peanut butter isn’t the only kind of nutbutter you can spread on your whole-wheat bread. Try some variety. Almond butter is more nutrient-dense than peanut butter. It contains half the amount of...
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Praise for Peanut Butter! Could life go on without peanut butter? Yes, but not as pleasurably. Not only is peanut butter a nutrient-dense food, it is one that most children enjoy. Parents like its...
View ArticleHealth Nuts: Ranking Nuts
Here’s our list of favorite nuts, ranked by their nutrient density. These varieties contain the most protein, fiber, B-vitamins, calcium, minerals, and vitamin E for the least amount of saturated fat:...
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