Hey there Citizens! Today Ive got a 4-nut blend of yummy and delicious nuts here to snack on, and of course I didnt pick these 4 exact nuts by accident. After all, I am a bit of a nutrition nut now (pun intended) so you know theres gotta be a reason for these 4 nuts here...and there IS. Heres what Im eating: Cashews, Almonds, Pistachios & Walnuts One quick note before I get into the specific benefits of these 4 nuts: always make sure to choose organic, raw nuts instead of the regular versions as pretty much all the benefits Im about to tell you about will be ABSENT in the regular variety, not to mention the regular stuff can even do a 180 and yield some pretty significant health damaging effects, and of course you dont want that! You see, almost all regular nut brands cook their nuts by frying them in oil, usually peanut and/or canola oil. Just check the label and if you see added oils on the list of ingredients then you know your nuts have been FRIED. This high heat, damaging cooking process can steal all the health benefits from your nuts and can even leave them riddled with health-derailing trans fat -- yikes! Just imagine choosing a healthy snack like nuts, especially the 4 Im about to share below, and having the manufacturer screw everything up with irresponsible processing methods...it happens all the time. So choose organic, raw nuts. Most regular stores carry them now...just ask (and you shall receive)! Alright, so whats up with cashews, almonds, pistachios and walnuts and what makes them so special? 1. Walnuts are higher in Omega-3s than most nuts (which are Omega-6 dominant). You already get plenty of Omega-6s in your diet, which can even create a nasty little problem in your bodys most delicate cells called TOXIC inflammation. 2. Cashews, like most nuts are filling (due to their healthy fat, fibre, and protein content) and also contain many antioxidants while being higher than most nuts in heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fatty acids. 3. Pistachios are one of the lowest calorie nuts...you can eat a whopping 50 nuts while only consuming 160 calories. When you subtract the calories from their high fibre content, youre looking at even fewer calories. 4. Youve heard of super foods...well, almonds are a super nut. Also high in heart-healthy mono-unsaturates, almonds also boast significant quantities of these vitamins and minerals: vitamin E, magnesium, copper, vitamin B2 and phosphorus. Again, buy these raw, mix em up yourself, and enjoy a couple small handfuls for a mid-afternoon snack most days. Quick, convenient, portable, delicious, fat-burning snackage! Your friend & coach, Steveo P.S Dont Forget Boot Camp is on again this Saturday at 7am!
Posted on: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 11:08:39 +0000