Deluxe Mix Nuts

Enjoy More Nuts

Looking for new ways to add more nuts to your diet? Jump-start your mornings by adding nuts to your breakfast of oatmeal, cereal, or yogurt. Before you head out for the day, mix up your own custom trail mix with equal parts nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. Or toss a handful of nuts over salads for a protein punch and delicious nutty crunch. Try our seasoned nuts for an extra boost of flavor in your snacking regimen. 

Health Benefits of Nuts

Remarkably, nuts not only taste great, but they’re loaded with protein, fiber, essential fats, antioxidants and minerals, which also makes them great for you. It seems like every day more and more studies continue to be released extolling the health benefits of eating nuts as a fundamental part of your diet. The FDA has backed this up, claiming that eating additional servings of certain nuts may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Wow! Now that’s something to write home about.It turns out that just a handful of nuts a day keeps the doctor away. A 30-year Harvard study tracking 119,000 men and women found that those who ate nuts nearly every day lowered their mortality risk by 20% compared to those who never ate nuts. Researchers suggest that nuts may promote longevity because they’re packed with healthy fat, protein, vitamins and antioxidants.If you’re watching your waistline, snacking on nuts is a smart choice. Some people mistakenly think the high fat content in nuts can make you gain weight, but they’re actually a slimming snack. A 2007 Mediterranean study found that frequent nut consumption was associated with a reduced risk of weight gain. Nuts fill you up so you’ll be less likely to reach for unhealthy foods.