Dr. Oz and Healthy Nuts: Which Nuts are Better For Your Health
Dr. Oz has been talking about walnuts and pine nuts this week. He seems to be a ‘broken record’, since he rarely mentions all of the other nuts that are healthy for you.
Almonds and cashews are extremely healthy nuts and they are easy to snack on during the day or later in the evening. They are best eaten raw, but you can toast them and either use some sea salt or some herbs to season them. They are delicious in pesto, in salads, in side dishes, and in granola. These nuts also go well when paired with dried fruits like mango, pineapple, coconut, raisins, currents, and many others. You can also make almonds and cashews into a wonderful milk that is a great replacement for cow’s milk.
Nut Butters go way beyond peanut butter… Some of the best Nut Butters are made from almonds and cashews and hazel nuts. They are good for children who don’t chew their food thoroughly and good for elders who have no teeth…LOL. Nut Butters can be used on celery and other vegetables and fresh fruits. They still work on bread, but you can find many more creative ways to utilize them such as in soups and sauces.
Hazel nuts, pistachios, and brazil nuts are delightful. Pistachios should be eaten after being roasted, so the shells open. You should not eat pistachios that have been dyed red.
Hazel nuts and chocolate are a winning combination that the Italians have enjoyed for centuries. The two can be turned into a spread for bread, pastries, or fresh fruit. But go organic!
Pine nuts are expensive, yet they are turned into the best pesto imaginable… When we add pine nuts to our chicken lemon soup like those from Greece, we find a treat that keeps us smiling.
Many of us have been using nut oils for a long time. They go rancid quickly when exposed to light and heat, but if you store them properly, they will deliver their goodness to your salad dressings and many dishes. Healthy oils are a necessity for your organs and systems to maintain their function and their structure.
You will definitely want organic nuts whether you use them in recipes or alone as snack food. The best prices we have seen in a long time are from one of our new business affiliates. Please visit their website and see what you can find:
One of these day, Doctor Oz will get off of his walnut kick and try some of the other fantastic nuts. In his amazement, he will share them with his audience. But I am betting that Daphne Oz does this long before her father gets the right idea! I do love my walnuts, but I share that love with pecans and all of the nuts in the world which provide a variety of flavor, nutrients, and shape sensations for us.
Go Nuts! Be Healthy! Eat better than the doctor…
