At around 2pm everyday I notice that I get a little hungry...
I don't want to eat anything too large, just a snack to boost my energy and get me to dinner.
Packing some nuts is a great way to push you out of the mid afternoon slump.
Brazil Nuts
These are loaded with polyunsaturated fats and selenium. Just one of these nuts a day will provide your daily requirement of selenium! Selenium have been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease, decrease inflammation within the body, and support your thyroid.
ALMONDS
High in fat (up to 60% fat contain mono and polyunsaturated), potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamin E. It's also considered an anti-cancer food because of its potent source of flavonoids (up to 4% of an antioxidant called amygdalin). These not only pack in the nutrients but they also have been proven to lower cholesterol and heart disease!
Cashews
Excellent source of monounsaturated fats and many minerals including copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, biotin, and protein.
WALNUTS
Take a closer look at this nut... what does it look like to you? Well, based on the Doctrine of Signatures walnuts are also great for brain health.
High in antioxidants, vitamin E, manganese, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, and monounsaturated fats.
This abundant ocean plant is essentially a seaweed that thrives in the sunlight and takes in a large amount of nutrients and minerals from the water around…