Nuts are so full of nutrients that they tend to satisfy people's hunger on fewer calories than, say, chips or pretzels. And a study published in the July 1992 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine found that people who eat nuts regularly are actually less likely to be overweight than people who avoid them. Health talk aside, there are plenty of other reasons to celebrate nuts. Convenience is one. You can put a small package in your pocket and eat them as a snack.
Versatility is another.
Nuts can be part of soups and salads, pastas and desserts. But the real reason to love nuts is their unique and rich flavors. Gene Spiller, PhD, is the director of the Health Research and Studies Center in Los Altos, Calif., as well as the author of Healthy Nuts and Nutrition Secrets of the Ancients. All rights reserved. Before you submit a question, please keep in mind that our experts receive hu ndreds of queries every day, so yours may not be answered directly.