Ok, so now that I have convinced you to include nuts in your sports snacks (and meals), you might be wondering about the best kinds of nuts to eat. The answer is each type of nut offers its own special health benefits. Almonds have a little more fiber than cashews; walnuts have a little more polyunsaturated fat than hazelnuts; peanuts have a little more vitamin E than walnuts –but no one nut is distinctly superior to another one. So, rather than get caught up in trying to choose the “best” nut, simply buy a variety of nuts for a variety of nutrients, flavors, and health-protective attributes. Try these variations:
• Slivered almonds on your morning cereal
• A peanut butter and banana sandwich at lunch
• Trail mix with cashews and dried fruit in the afternoon
• Walnuts in your dinner salad.
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