Are you nuts about nuts? Research suggests that consuming nuts can lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases and premature death. Just how beneficial is nut consumption? What contributes to their benefits? Government Agencies Acknowledge Nuts May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Food Standards Australia New Zealand have approved health…
How to Make Spiced Nuts (Recipe)
Nuts are one of the healthiest snack foods in existence. They can and should be eaten any time of day. Dr. Oz eats a handful of nuts just before dinner to take the edge off his appetite. Nuts are also perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of coffee or tea. You can use…
Which Foods Have the Highest Nutritional Value? Japanese Nutritionists Rank the Top 5
Today, many people are paying more attention to the nutritional values in their diet. What kind of foods are the most nutritious? In 2021, 33 Japanese registered dietitians offered their professional advice and identified the top five foods with the highest nutritional value. Nutritionist Okada Akiko compiled the following list: 1. Natto Topping the list…
Why You Should Be Sprouting Your Quinoa, Almonds, and More
One of my favorite snacks is sprouted almonds. I’ll soak a cup of raw almonds in a mason jar of water. After about two hours, I’ll change the water, then let them soak overnight. By morning, the sprouting has begun. When most people think of sprouts, they think of pale green, leggy alfalfa sprouts you…
All About Nuts: 8 Healthiest Varieties | Eat Better
If you are interested in maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle, nuts are, quite simply, a food group you need in your life. Nuts are compact and convenient and come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and flavor profiles. So ask your kids what type of nuts they enjoy and add them to their diet. Nuts…
Health Benefits of Chestnuts
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire is a timeless image of Christmas. These nuts, a gift from the Castanea genus family, deliver a slight sweetness along with a nutty crunch and the flexibility to be added to salads, soups, stuffing, and many other dishes. Sweet chestnuts are often called the “bread tree,” serving as a popular…
All About Nuts: 8 Healthiest Varieties
Do you want a quick, easy, no-prep snack that can keep you fueled on-the-go while reducing your risk of disease and death? It sounds nuts — and it is nuts! If you are interested in maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle, nuts are, quite simply, a food group you need in your life. Compact and convenient, in…
The Family Table: Nut Horns by the Platter, Best Made With Helpers
Submitted by Diane K. Brewer, Apalachicola, Florida Nut horns are cookies that have been in my family and enjoyed by them since the 1950s at least. They’re irresistible! I always thought that they were Slovak, from my father’s family perhaps, but my Polish godmother made them, too. I read on the internet that Hungarians claim them…
A Twist on Traditional Italian Holiday Cookies
This crispy-on-the-bottom-and-chewy-on-the-inside gluten-free cookie recipe is a twist on a traditional Italian holiday treat, pignoli, or pine nut cookies. Look for almond paste—a mixture of ground almonds and sugar (available in tubes or sometimes tubs)—near other baking supplies in well-stocked supermarkets or specialty stores. Sweeter marzipan doesn’t work well in these cookies. Pignoli Cookies Active…
Pots de Creme: The Little Black Dress of Desserts
Pots de creme are my go-to dessert. I call them the little black dress of sweets: Not only are they timelessly appealing (who can say no to a terrine of silky rich chocolate?), but they can be kept simple and understated for easy eating or dressed up with a splash of celebratory sparkle. In addition…
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