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Powers Western Trail Mix!Plant-based proteins are all the rage in food today – and with good reason.  Protein from plants generally comes along in package replete with micronutrients and fiber that can help boost the overall nutrition of any meal.  Peanuts are the perfect example of a delicious way to choose plant-based protein as part […]

It’s not as hard as you think. Here are some helpful tips. Evidence continues to mount that a plant-based diet—rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy plant oils—may help reduce the risk of male health concerns, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Adding fresh fruits and vegetables is a no-brainer for adopting a […]

Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet may be good for your heart. Nuts contain unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients. And they’re a great snack food — inexpensive, easy to store and easy to pack when you’re on the go. One drawback to nuts is that they’re high in calories, so it’s important […]

Almond Health Benefits – One Mighty Little Nut When we add almonds to our formulations, we’re not just giving our customers flavor and texture, we’re giving them what they’re asking for—a way to eat the things they love, with some impressive added health benefits: Almond Nutrition Compared to other tree nuts, almonds come out ahead […]

Are Cashews Good for You?• Nutrition• Plant compounds• Weight loss• Heart health• Type 2 diabetes• Uses• Bottom lineCashews are a kidney-shaped seed sourced from the cashew tree — a tropical tree native to Brazil but now cultivated in various warm climates across the world.Although commonly referred to as tree nuts, and nutritionally comparable to them, […]

Health benefits of Nuts in Trail Mix Are they a fruit? Legume? Seed? Well, they are all three, depending on who you ask. Trail mix isn’t trail mix without nuts. Whether it’s almonds, cashews, walnuts, or peanuts. Take your pick, all of them have health benefits, and when mixed together they are a powerful, high […]

Harvard Women’s Health Watch Why nutritionists are crazy about nuts Mounting evidence suggests that eating nuts and seeds daily can lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease and may even lengthen your life. Published: June, 2017 If your idea of healthy eating was formed a few decades ago, it may be hard to shake […]