Nuts and Seeds

Nuts and seeds are super healthy and most of us aren't eating enough of them. They are a great natural source of vitamins, minerals, protein, fat, and fiber. I've eaten tons of nuts and seeds as part of my anti-cancer diet since January 2004 and I think you should too.

Use these charts to find the nutrient contents of your favorite fruits, nuts, proteins and vegetables.

Nuts are defined as dry, single-seeded fruits with a high oil content, enclosed in a tough outer layer. Many seeds also fall into this category (such as sunflower and safflower). Some, like peanuts, fit more than one description (both a legume and seed). For the purpose of simplicity, in this article we will include all species commonly referred to as "nuts" and "seeds," regardless of their specific category.

Nutrition facts and Information for Nuts, almonds [Includes USDA commodity food A256, A264].

They come in all different sizes, shapes and colours. The seed is an embryonic plant itself and the origin of nutrition. A plant goes to great lengths to produce each seed and fill it with high concentrations of vitamins, minerals, proteins, essential oils and dormant enzymes.

Vegan and vegetarian products guide.

Nuts and seeds are healthy snacks, but be sure to moderate portions if you're watching your weight, since they contain a lot of calories. Visit Joy Bauer's FoodCures.com today.

Nuts and seeds make up an important part of a healthy diet. Both types of food help you reach your recommended intake of protein each day, as well as count toward your daily fat allowance.

Cooking with Nuts and Seeds - NY Times

These healthy almond recipes, pistachio recipes, walnut recipes and pecan recipes from EatingWell are delicious ways to spice up your weekly dinner routine.

This list of edible seeds includes seeds that are directly foodstuffs, rather than yielding derived products.

Edible nuts and seeds

A seed is an embryonic plant enclosed in a protective outer covering known as the seed coat.

A nut is a fruit composed of a hard shell and a seed, which is generally edible.