GETCRACKING! NUTS AREGOODFOR YOU(INMODERATION)

ALMONDS

If you’veever wondered why almondsare usedin so many beauty products, theansweris vitaminE:Almondshave itin abundance,and for centuriesit’s beenknown to help keephair, skinandnailshealthy. Studies have also shown evidence that almonds canlowercholesteroland blood-sugarlevels. There are lots of waysto increase almondintake besidesjust eatingthem whole: Use almondmilkinsmoothies, almondbutteron toastoralmond flourin baked goods.

Brazilnuts

Thanksto Brazilnuts’ comparatively large size, eating justoneor two ofthem a day isallthat’s needed to enjoy the benefits they bring.They’re particularly known for containing selenium,anelementthathelps protectand repair cellsand tissuefromdamage,as wellas antioxidants,which can ease inflammation.(In fact, eating toomanycan resultin selenium toxicity.)AlthoughBrazilnuts area naturalfit forbread recipes, theycanalso givea lift to main courses, suchas agarnish for savory chickendishes

Pistachios

Earthy, buttery pistachios may havea mild taste,buttheypack more proteinthanalmostany othernut,andthey’reagood source offiber.Portion control comes easierwithpistachiostoo, asthey havea larger servingsize thanmostnuts, but consider buyingthemstillintheshell: It takeslonger to crackopen a pistachiothanjust eatingthe meat, whichinturnwill reduce theamount you’reconsuming.