Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Weighing In: Nuts are considered a good snack, do they have to be raw?

Question: Nuts are considered a good snack, do they have to be raw? I like roasted and salted cashews, but is it better to eat them raw? Heather: Nuts are considered a healthy snack because they are full of fiber and antioxidants. While they are high in both calories and fat, nuts have high amounts...
7/ 3/07 11:51am

I'm glad to see you've answered the roasted vs. raw nut question. I've wondered about this as well, and it's good to once again hear that nuts of basically any kind are obviously better snacks than anything processed, such as potato chips (even the "fat free" varieties). I go for nuts that are lightly salted to get just the salty-snack satisfaction I tend to crave. Thank you for your SharePost.

Anonymous
Rocky
8/29/07 4:57pm
What makes nuts goods such as almonds and walnuts are the oils in their raw state.  They should also be refrigerated.  Roasted nuts deminished the benefits of the oils that are good for your heart.

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