Healthy Nuts

  • 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.