You already know that they're heart healthy and that eating a small handful daily may improve your cholesterol, but that's not all they do. Here are some of my favorites and their benefits:
Almonds Just 1/4 cup has almost as much calcium as 1/4 cup of milk, so they may help to lower your risk of osteoporosis. Tasty tip: Mix almond slivers into oatmeal for crunch and flavor.
Pistachios They are loaded with almost 310 mg of potassium per ounce. That's more then what is in a small banana. Potassium is crucial for nerve control and muscle function. Tasty tip: Add to salads for a tasty crunch.
Walnuts Loaded with omega-3s (1/4 cup has 91 percent of the daily value) they may help boost brain function and lower your risk of inflammatory diseases like arthrtis and psoriasis. Tasty tip: Add to baked apples for a healthy fall treat.
Soy Nuts While technically not a nut, rosated soybeans have a similar salty crunch and healthy qualtities. They're rich in isoflavones that may help protect your bones and heart. Tasty tip: Toss into homemade trail mix.
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Hey Rose! What's the info on pine nuts? I like to toss them (toasted) with spinach, raisins and baked salmon in a lemon-vinegar dressing.
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