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What are your favorite type of tree nut?  Almonds? Pecans? Walnuts? Macadamia nuts? Hazelnuts? Cashews? Pistachios? With so many nut options it's fun to keep multiple different types of nuts on hand.

• Add nuts to your breakfast yogurt or granola or stir them into your waffle, muffin or pancake batter

• Make up a trail mix using nuts or just have a small serving as a snack

• Toast nuts and add them to salads, hot pasta or rice

All nuts are not created equal. 

Per 1 oz serving these nuts are standouts for:

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• Protein - 6 grams - Almonds and Pistachios

• Omega 3 fatty acids ( polyunsaturated fats)  - 13 grams - Walnuts

• Monounsaturated fats - 17 grams - Macadamia nuts

• Fiber - 3.5 grams - Almonds

• Potassium - 291 mg - Pistachios

• Magnesium - 107 mg - Brazil nuts

• Zinc - 1.6 mg - Cashews

• Calcium - 75 mg - Almonds

Recipe idea:  Place walnuts in a hot skillet, stirring constantly over medium heat for about 2 minutes until slightly brown and the nuts have a toasty smell. Watch carefully so you don't burn them!  Remove from heat and then chop.

 

Leah McGrath, RDN, LDN

Ingles Markets Corporate Dietitian

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