You may think of peanut butter as more of a childhood staple, but it’s also a great source of protein for adults.

Surprisingly, it may also be a great for weight control: one study found that peanut eaters tend not to overeat their daily calories. As a source of antioxidants, peanuts- according to recent studies- may rival some fruits.

By making your own peanut butter you can be sure to avoid the trans-fats of some commercial brands. Plus, it’s a way to avoid all those containers that tend to pile up if you’re a fan of the spread. …read more of Homemade Peanut Butter here

Almonds, almonds, good for your heart, the more you eat the more you… lower your LDL cholesterol, improve your complexion and digestion, and reduce your risk of cancer.

If you are looking for a simple and healthy snack while you’re on the run, then go on and grab a handful of almonds.  Once considered a food that is high in fat, research shows that this fat is monounsaturated, which actually helps reduce the risk of heart disease.

Almonds are also high in protein, and jam-packed full of fibre, calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin E, and other antioxidants. And as a bonus, supplementing your diet with whole foods, such as almonds, is a delicious way to lighten your eco footprint with less processing and packaging. …read more of Almonds: Good for the Heart here

My only experience will Brazil nuts for the longest time was remembering them as those weird, lopsided, big nuts randomly thrown into the salted, canned nut mixes that I would eat as a kid.

I didn’t remember particularly liking them - nor disliking them - and pretty much forgot about their existence. Until recently. In my constant quest to discover the healthiest superfoods out there, I stumbled upon the humble Brazil nut. And I soon came to find out just how much those guys have to offer.

Brazils are packed with lots of the good stuff: copper, niacin, magnesium, fiber, vitamin E and - the big one - selenium. There’s enough selenium in just 2 Brazil nuts to provide us with the daily recommended amount! That’s great news for many of us, since there’s a lot of selenium-deficient folks out there. …read more of Nuts About Brazils here