Information About Nuts

A number of recent studies have indicated that nuts and berries provide great advantages in averting metabolic syndrome, a cluster of symptoms linked to heightened risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

It's Official: Nuts Are Good for Your Heart - WebMD - July 17, 2003 - Nut lovers now have even more reason to come out of their shells. Read more

Peanuts Rich in Good Chemicals - BBC News - January 21, 2005
Peanuts, often derided as unhealthy party food, contain the same amount of beneficial chemicals as strawberries, researchers have found. Read more

One of the World's Healthiest Foods - 2001-2008
Contrary to what their name implies, peanuts are not true nuts but a member of a family of legunes realted to peas, lentils, chickpeas and other beans. Read more

The Peanut Van, Australia

Natural News.com - Nuts and Berries Fight Metabolic Syndrome - Friday, January 28, 2008
A number of recent studies have indicated that nuts and berries provide great advantages in averting metabolic syndrome, a cluster of symptoms linked to heightened risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Read more

The Best Nut in the Bowl - Golf Digest, February 2008
Best rated nuts. Read more

Go Nuts on Your Diet! - WebMD - March 9, 2008
Many weight-conscious people shudder at the idea of nuts as part of a healthy diet. For years, dieters have shunned nuts because of their high fat content. Well, you can forget everything you ever heard about nuts. Read more

Great Recipes

Hazelnut Fig Quickbread

Almond Butter Cookies