Food

Nutrition

NUTS

NUTRITION

A nut is simply a large seed, encased in a shell, that contains all thenecessary ingredients to start a new plant. It therefore follows that nutsare nutritional powerhouses for people, too. While specific nutrients differby nut variety, almost all nuts are great sources of fiber and vitamin E,as well as of several essential amino and fatty acids.

Admittedly, nuts aren't the leanest foods around. But while they are highin fat and calories, the fat that is present in nuts is largely mono unsaturatedor polyunsaturated, forms that may actually lower the risk of heart diseaseand stroke.

Deamer 11/19/96