Monday, March 1, 2010

All About Walnuts

The benefits of walnuts can be obtained by small additions to our regular diet. One study found that women who ate at least 1 ounce of walnuts each week, had a 25% lower risk of developing gallstones.

In a recent article, Dr. Oz offered a "trick" to get our appetites under control--eat walnuts before dinner. According to Dr. Oz, the healthy fat in six walnut halves triggers a chain reaction that slows the rate at which the stomach empties. This results in less overeating.

Consider the following suggestions...
  • Sprinkle a handful of walnuts on your tossed salad or steamed vegetables.
  • For dessert, top a baked apple or poached pear with walnuts.
  • Mix crushed walnuts with plan yogurt and top with maple syrup.
  • Add walnuts to poultry stuffing recipes.

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