Do You Eat a Lot of Nuts?

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I visited my herbalist this week and she told me about the benefits of eating nuts. She gave me this print-out that she gives to a lot of her clients and I thought that I would share some of the information with you. October is the month that fresh-harvested nuts usually hit the markets and grocery stores. Nuts, whether you purchase them in the shell or in a can, are full of disease-fighting nutrients and lots of fiber. For instance, WALNUTS contain alpha-linolenic acid and just six walnut halves per day can supply your recommended daily dose. The print-out says this: “This plant-based form of omega-3 fatty acids may cut your risk of diabetes, says a study in the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.” That is certainly good to know. Almonds and Pecans supply Vitamin E, an antioxidant that boosts the immune system. Pecans can reduce the inflammation in arteries that leads to cardiovascular diseases. Also, good to know. And Brazil Nuts, one of my favorites, provide Selenium, which, according to the print-out, “can prevent cell damage from free radicals and keep your immune system strong.” It also said you “only have to eat ONE Brazil nut to meet your daily need.” I just put “NUTS” on my grocery list for tomorrow.