NUTTY SHAKES

Nuts are a healthy alternative to meats when it comes to inputting dietary protein while dieting.  

Here are some basic nutty truths to consider for anyone seeking total fitness:

Although some nuts are high in fat, most contain no cholesterol!

Unsalted nuts are generally ultra low in sodium.

Most nuts pack a fair amount of fiber, per serving.

Chestnuts contain only a trace of fat, are low in sodium, contain no cholesterol, yield a fair amount of Vitamin C and contains B Vitamins.  Chestnuts are also ultra low in calories – only 70 per ounce!  When roasting, take care to pierce the shell in an effort to avoid the experience of having your nuts explode.  Sometimes, that can be a good thing – but not when roasting nuts.

Some people are allergic to nuts.  Such a reaction might include hives, headaches, rashes and itching of the throat and mouth.

Dried pine nuts are high in fiber and a good source of iron.  When eating foods that contain iron, be certain to enjoy another food high in Vitamin C to help increase the absorption of iron.

Most nuts should be stored in an airtight container to ensure freshness and reduce the likelihood of rancidity.  (We’re referring to nuts plucked off of trees – not human ones.)

Peanuts grow underground and are actually classified as legumes rather than nuts.

When shopping for pistachio nuts, choose those that have partially opened shells.  Closed shells may indicate that the nuts are unripened.

Try sprinkling crushed nuts over cooked veggies for a surprisingly tasty, nutty treat.

Leftover nuts are also delicious crushed and mixed with refrigerated no calorie butter spray.

For a few more calories, try preparing pecan crusted trout.  Fry in no calorie cooking spray until golden on one side, then flip and again - fry until golden brown.  A simple recipe includes: salt, cornmeal and fresh crushed pecans. Drench thawed fish in water and pat dry with paper towel. Next, dredge in cornmeal that has been seasoned with salt and pepper, if desired.  Finally, dredge through the crushed pecans.

Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds are also tasty treats that you should include in your diet.  The pumpkin and sunflower seeds take a long while to eat if you buy them unshelled.  Enjoy with a diet soda and you’re in Diet Heaven!  Now – on to our nutty shake recipes!

NUTTY DIET SHAKES

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