That’s Nuts

In my opinion, nuts in general are sleepers when it comes to snacks.  They are so many different types and they all pack some serious nutritional value.  I will be giving a brief list of some nuts and why they should be involved in more diets.

Almonds:  In my opinion almonds are best when they are roasted and lightly salted.  Even though they are the same nut, almonds can taste different based on the brand.  This could be due to where the almonds were grown and harvested.  But overall almonds are high in omega 6 fatty acids as well as antioxidants.

Peanuts:  Peanuts are technically not considered nuts.  They are classified as legumes.  But, they are probably the most popular nut/legume in my opinion.  Peanuts can be prepared and eaten many different ways.  Some are plain, dry roasted, honey roasted, skillet roasted, or boiled.  Personally I think all peanuts pretty much taste the same, but can vary in the way they are prepared.  Peanuts are also used in many different cooking recipes in  the kitchen.  One of the most famous things that peanuts are used in is peanut butter.  Just think, without peanuts, there would be no peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.  In every jar of peanut butter, there are said to be over five hundred and forty individual that went into making the peanut butter.  And, to be classified as peanut butter, the recipe has to be made from at least 90% peanuts.  Also, former presidents Thomas Jefferson and Jimmy Carter actually grew their own peanuts.  And who doesn’t love Mr. Peanut.