Welcome to My World – Old, New & In Between & Healthy Hazelnuts!

December 10, 2016 allix999@gmail.com

Hello World! I need to continue growing my resource list but may wait a bit until I find a few affiliates that I want to put on my list. I’ll only add companies I know & like to this list (affiliates or not). When they have issues, I’ll say so. When they do something extremely well, I’ll also say so. I am breaking down each company listed into categories such as product, customer service, shipping, packaging, etc. If I haven’t used something like customer service for a particular company, I will say so. I can’t judge what I haven’t used.

Went to Pinterest & it looks like what I pinned yesterday is visible so I will need to repin from previous days (before I was verified 🙂 ). Wow, I am getting this whole thing figured out, but there is still so much to learn. I enjoy the process after something actually works 🙂 …

I decided to add interesting tidbits I find online. Today it is about Hazelnuts.

While the rich, creamy flavor of the hazelnut is frequently used in sweets and coffee, the nutty gems are rarely showcased on their own. This is a shame, for not only are these treenuts delicious in their pure form, but they also offer a slew of health benefits.

Below are the top 8 health boons you can glean from these marble-sized nuts, also known as filberts.

Healthy fats: Stuffed with monounsaturated fatty acids (aka, the “good” fat), hazelnuts can help reduce LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol, lowering your overall “bad” cholesterol levels and promoting a healthy heart.

Full of fiber: These tiny nuts are extremely fibrous, & can help you feel fuller, longer, which can prevent overeating & promote weight loss. Pop a handful of hazelnuts into that bag of trail mix along with their more popular cousins, the peanut & the almond

Magnesium masters: With 46 mg of magnesium per serving, hazelnuts can help you lower your blood pressure & reduce your risk of diabetes – just a few of the many benefits of magnesium.

Bone support: With 32 mg of calcium in one serving, hazelnuts can help build strong bones, making these nuts a great choice for those avoiding dairy.

Cancer-fighting: Beta-sitosterol, a phytosterol found in hazelnuts, has been shown to reduce the risk of breast & prostrate cancer, and can help battle lymphocytic leukemia. While munching hazelnuts won’t guarantee you clearance from cancer, incorporating cancer-fighting foods into your diet can lessen your chances of developing cancerous cells.

Muscle support: The high levels magnesium & calcium present in hazelnuts can help you maintain & grow your muscles. Magnesium helps to rebuild muscle tissue, while proper levels of calcium can help prevent muscle fatigue & soreness. For gym junkies & fitness buffs, dosing yourself with hazelnuts can act as a great post-workout snack.

Brain booster: Hazelnuts are plump with Vitamin E, a great inflammation buster, & supporter of healthy brain activity. One serving of the small round tree nut provides your entire daily dose of manganese, which supports a health brain. A recent study by Nutritional Neuroscience showed that hazelnuts aid memory, & can even lower anxiety.

Skin support: Vitamin E wins again when it comes to supporting your skin, the largest organ on your body. A diet rich in vitamin E helps battle signs of aging (hello, wrinkle lines & dark spots) as well as sun damage. While you can’t forgo sunscreen in favor of vitamins alone, eating hazelnuts & other vitamin E-rich foods before that tropical vacation can help your skin fight off sunburn & damage from ultraviolet rays.

You can enjoy hazelnuts raw or roasted. Toss them in a food processor to make your own hazelnut butter, & add some cocoa powder for homemade Nutella. When enjoying hazelnuts, it’s important to remember your portions. While a handful may be heart healthy, downing too many nuts in one sitting can be a major fat bomb. Too much fat, even if it’s the “right” kind, can quickly become a caloric nightmare, so aim to enjoy 1 oz of nuts (roughly 12 to 20 nuts) in one sitting.

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