Have you seen our recent post about the Mediterranean diet and why it’s so good for you? Well, it includes lots of nuts! We should all try and have a handful of nuts and seeds (think hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds) almost daily. Unless you are allergic of course, then please don’t 😊.
Recent research shows that eating nuts and seeds daily offers a bounty of benefits. Here’s why you should aim for a handful a day.
Help you feel fuller for longer so help in cutting out snacking – add nuts to your breakfast yogurt or porridge
Boost heart health
Loaded with essential vitamins and mineral – nutrient dense food!
Good source of protein and high in fibre
We love to dry fry a mix of nuts and seeds after marinating in some apple cider vinegar, salt and cayenne pepper – a great winter snack that the whole family loves – try it and let us know how it goes!