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Healthy Snacking

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health-and-nutrition1 year ago

"Michael Pollan's High-Protein Snack Solution for Curbing Ultra-Processed Food Cravings"

Michael Pollan, known for advocating healthy eating, acknowledges struggling with cravings for ultra-processed snacks like potato chips. In his new documentary, he explores America's addiction to such foods and shares his strategy for curbing cravings by keeping less addictive snacks like walnuts on hand. Pollan advises choosing whole foods and checking ingredients to avoid ultra-processed snacks, which are designed to be addictive due to their combination of refined carbohydrates and fat.

health-and-nutrition1 year ago

"Expert-Recommended: 30 Low-Calorie Snacks for Healthy Eating"

Dietitian Frances Largeman-Roth shares a list of 30 low-calorie snacks, including fruity, veggie, crunchy, protein-rich, and salty options, all under 250 calories. These snacks are not only dietitian-approved but also provide a mix of fiber, protein, and essential nutrients, making them ideal for healthy snacking and weight management.

health2 years ago

"Nuts: A Tasty Defense Against Metabolic Syndrome"

A new study suggests that regularly consuming tree nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans, can reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome in young adults. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The study found that daily consumption of tree nuts improved waist circumference, lipid biomarkers, and insulin sensitivity, without the need to restrict calories. Nuts are a healthy snack option that can help stabilize blood sugar levels and keep you full. However, it's important to choose raw or roasted nuts with little to no added oils or salt.

health-and-nutrition2 years ago

"Top 6 Protein-Packed Nuts for a Healthy Diet"

Nuts are a great source of plant-based protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Incorporating them into your diet can increase satiety, support healthy weight management, and stimulate muscle protein synthesis. The six highest protein nuts are peanuts (7g protein per ounce), almonds (6g), pistachios (6g), cashews (5g), hazelnuts (4g), and walnuts (4g). Each nut offers unique health benefits, such as magnesium in peanuts, vitamin E in almonds, essential amino acids in pistachios, copper in cashews, antioxidant content in hazelnuts, and omega-3 fatty acids in walnuts. Adding these nuts to your meals or snacks can boost your protein intake and overall health.