How to Choose Nuts low in fat

Nuts are generally good for you they provide fiber, protein and contain many essential vitamins and minerals. Scientist state, that by adding one and a half ounces of most types of nuts to your meal plan each day you may reduce the risk of heart disease. They taste great in cereal, salads, or desserts and you can purchase them in many different forms.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Get a chart or find one online for the fat content of a variety of nuts. Keep in mind that there are two types of fat. Saturated fat, which is bad for your health causing clogged arteries contributing to strokes and heart disease. The good fat is essential for good health.

2. Look at the nut package or box to view the fat content.

3. Determine the measurement of fat grams for both "Saturated Fat" and "Total Fat."

4. Choose Ginkgo nuts, chestnuts and butter nuts if you want a nut that is low in both "Saturated" and "Good Fat."

5. Eat dry roasted almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans and pistachios if you are looking for a nut that is low in "Saturated Fat" and high in the "Good Fat."

Tips & Warnings

• Nuts are one of the best food choices for getting your healthy fats in.
• Nuts should be stored in airtight containers in a dark, cool, dry place, such as a pantry or basement.
• Do not overeat nuts, they are high in carbohydrate and oils.

Resources

• Visit nutnutrition.com for nutritional nut facts.
• Visit Annecollins.com for a fat content chart.

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