Which Nuts are the Healthiest?

The question of which nuts are the healthiest can only be answered in context. Basically, all varieties contain valuable nutrients and vital substances, some also antioxidants and unsaturated fatty acids, and can therefore have a positive effect on the nervous, immune, cardiovascular systems, cholesterol levels, eyes, skin, digestion, and general health, depending on the variant. Because of its high proportion of unsaturated, especially polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, the walnut is considered one of the healthiest nuts and kernels. Especially since it provides other important nutrients. Peanuts, which are (strictly speaking) legumes and not nuts, provide fiber. Brazil nuts, macadamias, hazelnuts, pistachios, pecans, and cashew nuts are also considered healthy nuts, despite their high fat content. The latter is actually the kernels of the cashew apple. Our EDEKA experts will answer all important questions about nuts.

Healthy Nuts? Which nuts have the fewest calories?

Basically, nuts have relatively high fat and therefore calorie content. However, they effectively fill you up, which is why the German Society for Nutrition recommends 25 grams per day. You can simply snack on nuts, mix them into salads, use them to prepare pestos and garnish pasta – or try our fruit salad with nuts. Nuts are recommended as part of muesli, especially to provide valuable fatty acids. The question of which nuts have the most calories leads you straight to pecans and macadamias. Brazil nuts and walnuts are also relatively high in energy, while cashews, almonds and peanuts are at the lower end of the calorie and fat scale. Incidentally, nuts are also considered food for the nerves, and some varieties are even said to stimulate brain activity. You can do this even more intensively if you let yourself be inspired by our brain food recipes.