Why You Should Definitely Eat More Nuts

Nuts are true superfoods. Contrary to the common assumption that they only provide unnecessary calories, nuts offer us an extraordinary variety of nutrients. The health benefits of daily nut consumption range from improved cholesterol levels to optimal brain function.

With a handful of nuts a day, you can enjoy all the health benefits – your body will thank you!

However, it can also be a bit more complex – not all nuts have the same number of calories or contain the same nutrients. Accordingly, it is advisable to regularly mix different types of nuts and incorporate them in a variety of ways into your daily diet.

You can find out how to do this, why you should eat more nuts in general, and what else nuts have to offer in this blog post.

The taste of nuts

The first reason why you should eat more nuts every day is the taste. As you know, you don't like to eat what you don’t enjoy. Fortunately, there are a variety of different types of nuts, each with its own special taste. Whether it’s pistachios, cashews, walnuts, or macadamias, everyone will find their favorite nut. This is also important when trying to maintain a daily portion.

What are the taste peculiarities of the individual types of nuts?

The cashew – light and sweet

Let's start with the cashew nut. Due to their slightly sweet taste, they are suitable both as a snack between meals and in exotic cuisines to add a special touch to dishes.

The giant among the nuts – the Brazil nut

The Brazil nut is not only particularly large, but also has a high fat content – a proud 60%. Thus, it ranks among the frontrunners of the highest-fat nut varieties. Since fat is an excellent flavor carrier, the Brazil nut has an extremely aromatic and slightly buttery taste. It is therefore ideal for baking, but conversely, you can also combine it with a sweet dessert to fully develop its flavor.

The nutty classics – almonds and hazelnuts

Hazelnuts and almonds are very crunchy and have an intensely nutty flavor. They are particularly suitable for further processing in combination with cocoa or chocolate. Many people find them indispensable as a filling snack to bridge the gap to the next meal.

The Queen of Nuts – the Macadamia

If you are looking for a very special flavor experience, consider choosing the macadamia nut. Due to its high fat content and crisp consistency, it is not only suitable as a small snack in its raw state but also ideal for a variety of sweet or savory dishes.

Brain food – Pecans and Walnuts

Another unique nut is the pecan nut. Although it looks very similar to the walnut, it differs in taste significantly. While the walnut has a strong nutty and tart flavor, the pecan nut has a more subtle nut note along with a pleasantly sweet touch. Therefore, it is suitable not only as a snack but also as a topping for porridge, smoothie bowls, and nice creams. Here's one of our absolute favorite recipes:

Vegan chocolate nice cream with hazelnuts

Preparation time 15 min.

Total time 15 min.

Ingredients

• 3 frozen bananas
• 2 tbsp hazelnuts
• 2 tbsp cashews
• 2-3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp agave syrup
• 100 ml plant-based drink

Preparation

• First freeze 3 ripe bananas and leave them in the freezer overnight.
• The next day, take the frozen bananas out of the freezer and put them in the blender.
• Blend the bananas on a low setting and add the plant-based drink.
• Next, add the remaining ingredients to the blender and mix everything until a creamy consistency is formed.
• You can then put the nice cream in a bowl and refine it with toppings of your choice.

For the snack lovers – pistachios and peanuts

The last types of nuts we want to introduce to you are pistachios and peanuts. The reason we list these varieties together is straightforward. They are the classic types of nuts for snacking. This is primarily due to their unique flavors – anyone who has ever eaten pistachios knows what we are talking about. Unlike many other nuts, they don’t just taste like nuts; they are characterized by their particularly strong or spicy notes. Peanuts, on the other hand, are roasted to be edible. Therefore, they are fundamentally different in taste from all other varieties. They are usually enjoyed whole, but they are also becoming increasingly popular as peanut butter.

Nuts keep you full for a long time

We can reassure those who are concerned that they will no longer be able to resist these taste explosions. You only become "addicted" to a few types of nuts. If you'd like to stay on the safe side, opt for natural nuts and avoid salted and roasted varieties. The combination of salt, fat, and carbohydrates creates cravings – this corresponds to the usual phenomenon seen with unhealthy snacks such as potato chips.

However, if you choose natural nuts, you don't need to worry about this. Nuts are very filling due to their high fat content, and they keep you full for a long time thanks to their high fiber content. Thus, food cravings can become a thing of the past.

Nuts are healthy

We have therefore clarified that nuts contain plenty of fat and fiber. But that's far from everything. In addition to the obvious macronutrients, nut varieties also contain a particularly high density of micronutrients. Especially the vitamins of the B complex are present in exceptionally high amounts. However, the minerals and trace elements should not be overlooked either. The daily vitamin B12 requirement is 4 µg. ^​1​

All this means that they offer you an impressive number of health benefits, ranging from a healthier cardiovascular system to a lower cholesterol level to a more powerful brain and immune system. Thus, nuts are an all-rounder in terms of health and should not be missing from any balanced diet.

However, to benefit from the health advantages, it is essential to maintain an adequate intake.

Conclusion

Nuts are rightly considered a superfood and should not be missing from any balanced diet – because they not only taste good but can also be easily integrated into everyday life. Thus, getting enough nuts to enjoy the many health benefits is not a challenge.

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