Want to skip the fruit but need to get some fiber in your diet? Pistachios provide three grams of fiber per serving, more than many types of whole fruit. That’s a healthy alternative worth smiling about. In Iran the pistachio is known as “the smiling nut”. Though the pistachio is native to the Middle East, California currently produces about 98% of the domestic crop.
The pistachio’s high nutritional value and long storage life makes it great travel snack. Pair pistachios with low-fat cheese, apple slices, sprinkled over plain yogurt or mix with dried fruit and dark chocolate pieces for a healthy snack option. Snack options as healthy and flavorful as these make it simple to understand why, inChina, the pistachio is known as “the happy nut”.
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Nuts Lowers Likelihood of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes results when the body fails to break down sugars in foods into energy for cells through the production of insulin. Keeping your blood sugar in control is essential in preventing type 2 diabetes. Some foods, including nuts lowers the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. In particular, including moderate portions of peanuts (which are actually legumes, but considered nuts by most people) and peanut butter in your daily diet can help you control your blood sugar levels.
Health Benefits of Eating Nuts
Have you ever sat down with a bag of mixed nut or Grabeez, and half an hour later you realized they are gone? Nuts are such an addicting snack and wouldn’t it be nice if they were good for you too? Well the good news is that they are, as shown by many studies. Statistics show that eating nuts on a regular basis can reduce the risk of heart attack up to 60%. Why are nuts so good for your health?
Dipping Chocolates
What are your favorite foods to dip in chocolate? Maybe it’s fresh, ripe strawberries or another delicious fruit?
Or maybe you’ve got a “too good not to share” dipping chocolate idea. Whatever it is, tell us your favorite foods to dip in chocolate.
Enter the Tropical Foods “Dipping Chocolate Deliciousness” Blogger Contest, and you could receive a prize of:
- One of ten (10) dipping chocolate gift baskets from Tropical Foods
- A $100 Visa gift card
To enter, write a 200-250 word blog post about your five favorite snacks for dipping in chocolate. Be sure to mention the Tropical Foods “Dipping Chocolates” Contest and include a link to www.dippingchocolates.com.
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By Sheila Neisler
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