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Nuts are one of the best foods you can nosh on because they’re full of healthy fats, contain protein and fiber to fill you up, are cholesterol-free, and they’re a great snack you can easily pack with you wherever you go. A serving size of nuts is one ounce, which is about a handful. [...]

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It’s inevitable that the snack table is one of the most popular socializing zones in the house during the holiday season. Due to their close proximity to the television, treat-filled coffee tables are prime targets for unconscious nibbling – and who doesn’t like snacking while watching a sporting event or a favorite Christmas movie? This year, try removing the bowls of candies and chocolates and replacing them with healthier snack options. [...]

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It’s official - nuts are nature’s miracle. Besides giving you a dose of heart-healthy omega-3s and filling your stomach with energizing protein, eating a handful of nuts every day may help you drop the pounds. A new study found that those who ate an ounce a day of raw unpeeled almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts a day had higher levels of feel-good hormone serotonin, which can act as an appetite suppressant. [...]

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A new report from Harvard researchers has found the top foods that are making us fat, and the findings are not at all surprising.

The extensive study used data for over 120,000 healthy men and women from previous studies to track their diet every four years from 1986 to 2006 to see how their lifestyle and what they ate affected their weight. [...]

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Not all fats are bad for you; in fact, incorporating healthy fats into your diet can actually be good for you! The general rule of thumb is that good fats are liquid at room temperature and bad fats are solid at room temperature. Therefore, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats fall into the good fats category, while saturated and trans fats fall into the bad fats category. [...]

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I’m a bit of a nut head. An entire shelf in my kitchen cupboard is dedicated to my nut collection, with each kind of nut having its own designated jar. I also keep snack sizes of mixed nuts to stash in my purse when I’m heading out the door. When enjoyed in their raw state and preferably organic, nuts are a great source of protein, fiber, and they even lower bad cholesterol and triglycerides level. [...]

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One of my favorite perks of the holiday season are the homemade treats that my friends deliver to the house. To reciprocate the kind gesture, I considered doing some canning and cooking for their gifts, but then thought better of the little time I have and decided a jar full of tasty and toasty almonds was a better option. [...]

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I never turn down an invitation to a holiday party. Too often, it’s the same for the food, cocktails, and treats that often accompany them. To make sure I’m snacking smart at the soirees’ snack stands, I’ve checked out two popular items that tend to find their ways onto many a hostess’s serving tray – olives and almonds. [...]

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It’s no secret that I’m nuts for nuts. From peanuts and almonds to cashews and walnuts, I’m a fan. A perfect snack for folks on the go, they satiate a hungry tummy while providing a healthy dose of fat and protein. Once upon a time, they were all the same to me. Now I pay attention to which nut I’m eating and how it benefits my diet so I can feel better about what I’m tossing on my salad or into my brownie mix. [...]

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I am nutty for walnuts. I add them to my morning oatmeal and sprinkle them over my salad in the evening. The thing is though, I like them roasted. Roasting walnuts can damage the healthy fats found in the nut, like omega-3 fatty acids. In general, it’s a good idea to avoid commercially roasted nuts since they are cooked at high temperatures, potentially damaging the antioxidants found in most nuts. [...]

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