Dr. Nancy is Nuts over Hazelnuts!
 
Nifty nuts are a natural nibble
powerpacked with protein!
 
Best of all… nuts are satisfying sensual snacks
So get cracking!!
 
These Trendsetting tasty tidbits allow you to indulge without the bulge!
 
Nuts contain NO cholesterol, and 80 percent of the magnificent hazelnut's calories come from monounsaturated fat...
You know… That’s one of the “right fats” for a healthier you!!
 
Hazelnuts are one of the best nut sources of heart healthy monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) per serving, and hazelnuts along with pinenuts and almonds boast the lowest percentage of saturated fat.
 
The phenomenal fats in nuts known as phytosterols actually work to block bad cholesterol and protect your precious heart by lowering Low Density Lipoprotein cholesterol, reducing risk of cardiovascular drama.
 
Nuts are naturally used in many popular weight reduction diets and programs providing a nutritionally packed source of energy
with high satisfaction factor…
which really reduces the perception of hunger
 
A successful weight loss study at Brigham Women's Hospital in Boston included daily consumption of nuts, and participants reported less daytime hunger…because of their concentrated protein source
 
The FDA is nice to nuts, noting....."Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease".
 
A handful of hazelnuts a day would meet this heart happy recommendation and satisfy your craving for healthy delicious information.
 
Not only are hazelnuts a high-quality source of protein and fiber, they also contain a variety of antioxidants which slow down the aging process
such as vitamin E and a host of phenomenal phytonutrients that boost your immune system.
 
Heart Healthy Hazelnuts are a richly delicious source of superhero nutrients that have cardioprotective benefits.
 
Including:
 
Amazing “Arginine”, an amino acid that relaxes blood vessels,
boosts overall immunity.
 
Heart healthy B Vitamins which calm and protect frazzled nerves.
 
Fabulous Folate reduces the risk of neural tube birth defects,
 
Fun Fact:
Hazelnuts are the richest nut source of folic acid (folate), which helps to reduce homocysteine levels in the blood, improving blood vessel and heart health .
Folic acid is also considered an essential vitamin for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects.
 
 
Hazelnuts may help to reduce the risk of:
 
Cardiovascular disease,
Certain cancers,
Alzheimer’s disease
Depression.
 
Hazelnuts also contain the blood pressure-lowering minerals calcium, magnesium and potassium.
 
Additional research linking nuts to reduced cancer risk has also shown that these fabulous filberts may  actually inhibit certain types of tumor growth in humans.
 
In large studies, regular nut consumption (one to four times per week), has been associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease.
 
Hazelnuts also contain protein, fiber, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin E (an anti oxidant), potassium and calcium as well as the micro nutrients magnesium, copper, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus.
 
 
 
Additionally hazelnuts contain phytochemicals, including flavonoids, isoflavones, ellagic acid, and phenolic acid which is further being evaluated for its ability to prevent health problems..
 
My lovely friend Mireille Guiliano author of
“French Women Don’t Get Fat” and a true connoisseur of all things French and Fabulous recommends packing some lovely hazelnuts and dried fruits is a small care package to keep with you “just in case” for a healthy satisfying snack.
 
Fun on the run and Oh So Satisfying!
 
Grab hazelnuts by the handful, toss them into your fruit or vegetable salads, throw them into your stir-fry, sprinkle them into yogurt or cereal for added crunch and texture,
 
Pleasure Your Senses and Feed Your Imagination
with Heaven Sent Hazelnuts!!
 
Hooray for Hazelnuts!
 
Love,
Dr. Nancy