Pete Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 nuts and seeds are some of the healthiest things you can eat. And cashews, especially warmed, are a superiour nut IMO. But all nuts are delicious! I always havea gallon or two of trailmix. My latest batch has cashews, 70% dark chocolate covered almonds, sunflower seeds, peanuts, pumkpin seeds, quinoa, pecans, and pistachios, amongst many other great ingredients. It makes a great snack any time day or night. And it makes a great cereal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 nuts and seeds are some of the healthiest things you can eat. And cashews, especially warmed, are a superiour nut IMO. But all nuts are delicious! I always havea gallon or two of trailmix. My latest batch has cashews, 70% dark chocolate covered almonds, sunflower seeds, peanuts, pumkpin seeds, quinoa, pecans, and pistachios, amongst many other great ingredients. It makes a great snack any time day or night. And it makes a great cereal They're certainly not bad for you; my opinion is that their value as a health food has been slightly overrated. There are better sources of fat that have more vitamins/minerals (like coconut, egg yolks, avocado, olives), far better sources of protein, etc. That doesn't mean they aren't beneficial as a snack, I just think that the "nutritional powerhouse" catch phrase that has followed nuts around the last few years is a bit overblown. All that said, the king of all nuts varies heavily upon application, as others have astutely pointed out. If we're going with pure snack value, I've gotta stick with macadamia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 They're certainly not bad for you; my opinion is that their value as a health food has been slightly overrated. I strongly disagree. Many doctors feel the way to prevent/treat cancer is nuts and seeds. An almond is as nutrient dense as any other food. Nutritition is not an exact science. No nutritionist can tell me all the good that is packed in an orange. Sure there is vitamin C, but there is a lot more health benefits then that. Same with an almond. I will tell you what is bad- fast food, any processed food, the ubiquitous fructose corn syrup, gmos, sysco products, and most anything not on perimeter of grocery store. That **** scares the hell out of me. But like you said, many fats are good for you. Good fats are great for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) google mixed nuts and go to images. WARNING - some images are not safe for young people or viewing at work Hint - Mel Ramos I hope this is not a violation Edited July 1, 2014 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 We've been making s'mores with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups instead of Hershey's bars. Phenomenal. Then we started using the Keebler fudge striped cookies instead of graham crackers. Game changers. Now you're talking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Now you're talking! careful, he'll start stalking you now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I eat a few handfuls of raw almonds nearly every day. Clinical studies have shown up to 11% reduction in cholesterol and up to 15% reduction in LDL. This is a good epidemiological review on the benefits of nut consumption: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257681/ A simpler article, but still with references, on the heath benefits of almond consumption: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I eat a few handfuls of raw almonds nearly every day. Clinical studies have shown up to 11% reduction in cholesterol and up to 15% reduction in LDL. This is a good epidemiological review on the benefits of nut consumption: http://www.ncbi.nlm....les/PMC3257681/ A simpler article, but still with references, on the heath benefits of almond consumption: http://www.whfoods.c...odspice&dbid=20 This is good info; I'm actually extremely familiar with the clinical research on nuts (part of my profession as a health/wellness purveyor). The issue isn't with nuts themselves as much as it is with the idea that these benefits can only come from nuts. The same benefits can be derived with many other types of fatty acid consumption (like those in pasture-raised animal meat, ocean fish, and egg yolks which are all less caloric and come wrapped in complete protein, which nuts do not), and--to boot--less calorie-dense plant matter like berries, sulfurous vegetables, leafy greens, and pretty much any form of fermentable fiber will provide more beneficial sterols, phenols, pherols, etc. per calorie than nuts. Again, I'm not saying nuts are bad or don't provide a health benefit; I just happen to believe that a diet rich in responsibly-raised animal products and fruits/veggies won't derive anywhere near the benefit from nut addition than would a diet that does not place a premium on nutrient density. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talley56 Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 I eat a few handfuls of raw almonds nearly every day. Clinical studies have shown up to 11% reduction in cholesterol and up to 15% reduction in LDL. This is a good epidemiological review on the benefits of nut consumption: http://www.ncbi.nlm....les/PMC3257681/ A simpler article, but still with references, on the heath benefits of almond consumption: http://www.whfoods.c...odspice&dbid=20 I tried raw almonds as I understand the healthiest way to eat nuts is raw but unfortunately they made me sick to the stomach. So I usually go for the roasted ones that don't have a whole lot of added ingredients in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Homemade spicy candied pecans. Combination of salty, sweet, bitter, crunchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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