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Saturday 28 April 2012

Six All Star Nuts

Per 1 ounce serving

Almonds (160 Calories 14 g fat)
High in protein, calcium, iron, vitamin E and Monounsaturated Fat

Walnuts (190 Calories, 18 g fat)
High in polyunsaturated fats and Omega 3's, can help prevent type 2 Diabetes

Pistachios (160 calories 13 g fat)
Highes level of LDL lowering plant sterols, high in potassium and monounsaturated Fat

Peanuts (170 Calories 14 g fat)
Actually legumes not nuts, high in protein, and great for keeping cholesterol in check

Hazelnuts (180 Calories 17 g fat)
High in folate

Pecans (200 Calories 20 g fat)
Great for fighting high cholesterol

Studies have shown that people who snack on a few nuts through out the day actual eat less calories at meal times.

Readily portable just mix a few together and pack with you where ever you go.  Super healthy and appetite curbing!!!!!

Thanks again to Women's Health for the article  Healthy Nuts

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