Healthy Nuts
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Almonds
Buy: Raw or dry-roasted, unsalted, organic if possible.
Avoid: Flavored varieties with added sugar or salt. -
Brazil Nuts
Buy: Raw, organic if possible.
Avoid: Limit quantity of nuts per day due to high selenium content. -
Cashews
Buy: Raw or dry-roasted, unsalted.
Avoid: Honey-roasted or sugary versions. -
Hazelnuts
Buy: Raw or dry-roasted, unsalted.
Avoid: Chocolate-coated or sugary varieties. -
Macadamia Nuts
Buy: Raw or dry-roasted, unsalted.
Avoid: Chocolate-covered or sugar-coated versions. -
Peanuts
Buy: Unsalted, dry-roasted or raw, ideally organic.
Avoid: Roasted-in-oil varieties, flavored, or heavily salted options. -
Pecans
Buy: Raw or dry-roasted, unsalted.
Avoid: Candied or glazed pecans. -
Pine Nuts
Buy: Raw or lightly toasted, unsalted.
Avoid: Pre-packaged mixes with additives. -
Pistachios
Buy: In-shell, unsalted for portion control, or raw.
Avoid: Flavored or heavily salted versions. -
Walnut Oil
Buy: Raw or lightly toasted, unsalted, organic if possible.
Avoid: Pre-packaged mixes with added flavors.