Nuts are a hard shelled fruit, and a number of excellent nuts are sold through this site. We will tell you something about the different types of nuts that are available so that you can have an informed choice of those which you would like to order.

Nuts are very nutritious but tend to be high in calories and cholesterol. So moderation is the key. It for instance makes sense to use nuts as a substitute for foods that are high in saturated fats such as meat and cheese. On the other hand studies have shown that people who eat nuts at least twice per week have better heart health and lower weight on the whole than those people who don’t.

Walnuts

Walnuts are one of the best plant sources of protein. They also have been shown to be helpful in reducing heart disease and lowering. They are rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium antioxidants, and omega 3 fatty acids (the good fat). When looking for a good walnut look for nuts free of cracks or holes, and if shelled look for plump crisp meat.

Almonds

Almonds tend to be readily available year round, and store well. They should be part of your food storage. They are a good addition to both sweet and savory dishes. The almond tree is related to the peach, cherry and apricot trees. So the almond is equivalent to the pit of these other fruits.It is the pit of the almond fruit. The almond is particularly rich in manganese and vitamin E. Walnuts are rich in monounsaturated fats, which is good for your heart. So a diet with almonds as a supplement will tend to reduce LDL cholesterol, that bad cholesterol.

Cashews

Cashews are simply tasty by themselves as a snack, and they fit well into many food dishes such as salads and stir fry. Cashews are kidney shaped nuts which adhere to the bottom of the cashew apple, the fruit of the cashew tree. Cashews are always served shelled because when they are in the shell there is a caustic resin that must be removed before you can it them. Cashews have a lower fat content than other nuts, and 75% of their fats are an unsaturated fatty acid.

Pistachios

Pistachios have long existed as a tasty and nutritious food. The Queen of Sheba insisted that the entire pistachio production be reserved for her use. And today they remain a nut snack favorite as well as being part of many food recipes. Because of their low fat content, a serving of pistachios is larger than any other nut and yet at the same time very nutritious. Pistachios contain a particular mix of vitamins and other qualities that reduce hardening of the arteries.

Peanuts

Peanuts are an all purpose nut that one find pervasively from baseball games to zoos to gourmet dishes. Peanuts are not technically nuts. They are member of the legume family. As the peanut begins to grow out of a flower, the weight makes the stem bend, and the peanut then grows into the ground and matures there. Many studies have shown that in addition to being a universal favorite snack, they are excellent for maintaining a healthy heart. Peanuts are as rich as most fruits in antioxidants.

Macademia Nuts

Macadamia trees are native to Australian rain forests, and require this extreme of climate to thrive. These nuts are highly versatile in terms of use. They have a crisp texture and delicate flavor and when properly stored, a long shelf life. Macadamias has the highest percentage of monounsaturated fats and exceed even olive and canola oil. Macadamias are used as well for mulch and potting and soil enrichment.

Mixed Nuts

Given the valuable and unique nature of all of the above kinds of nuts, it makes sense to look into acquiring mixed nuts. This provides the most attractive opportunity for everyone in groups of people to find their favorite nut. But most people simply like the variety in a good mixture of nuts.