This Is What Eating Nuts And Seeds Does To Your Health – And Why Some Are Better Than Others
It’s a new year, which means two things. One, we’ve all indulged over the holiday season. And two, we’re looking for ways to get back to our healthiest selves. So, as we now wrangle with our January goals – and grocery shopping lists – many of us will find that, well, there doesn’t seem to be a substitute for satisfying snacks. Could nuts and seeds fill that gap – and do good for the body, too?
If you’re looking for a fresh take on your favorite savory snacks, you’re probably not alone. As it turns out, unsweetened bites are a huge industry in the U.S., and one that’s set to reach staggering heights in 2022. Some projections value the savory snack industry at more than $55.3 billion in a couple of years’ time.
By now, you’ve possibly got a few favorite savory snacks on your own shelves. But not all of these treats are necessarily good for you. Expert Vilma Andari told the American Heart Association that highly processed snack foods – along with fast food meals – are often the least healthy options for diners across the country.
Almari said, “Highly processed foods tend to be low in nutrients – vitamins, minerals and antioxidants – and high on empty calories due to the content of refined flours, sodium and sugar.” None of these qualities will help you in your quest for a healthier new year – so you may need to start searching for a different type of snack.
Like we said, you’re not the only person out there in search of snacks – even when it comes to healthy ones. Millennials, in particular, have made healthy treats a big part of their daily diet. Some rely on small, hearty bites as supplements to their larger meals, while others simply snack as a replacement for a full, sit-down serving.
