Which nut was recommended to support
fat burning on a recent episode of The Dr. Oz Show?
A. Brazil nuts
B. Pecans
C. Pine nuts
D. Walnuts
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The Answer:
Pine nuts
Your Answers:
A. Brazil nuts - 23%
B. Pecans - 3%
C. Pine nuts - 47%
D. Walnuts - 24%
The Answer: Pine
Nuts
On
10/29/12, Dr. Oz talked about a little seed that just may be a
giant fat buster. Pine nuts have been used for centuries to curb
appetite when food supplies were low. Heart healthy fatty acids in
pine nuts can support the burning of belly fat. Protein in pine nuts
help you to feel full and support balanced blood sugar levels playing
a role in reducing cravings.
Dr. Oz says to eat
a shot glass worth of pine nuts daily, which totals about 60
calories. Pinolenic acid is a naturally occurring fat in pine nuts
that is believed to be responsible in helping people cut their
calorie intake and support a weight loss program.
Dr. Oz loves to eat
pine nuts raw and he prefers to eat them in the morning to support
balanced blood sugar levels all day. Pine nuts can be ground up and
added to pesto for a healthy pasta sauce. Add pine nuts to salads and
pair with the pine nut pesto for a healthy and balanced meal.
Brazil Nuts
For a healthy snack, Dr. Oz says to
reach for Brazil nuts. Filled with magnesium, fiber, protein, and
healthy fats, Brazil nuts can be a energizing and satisfying snack.
Eat a few Brazil nuts everyday to boost energy.
Pecans
On the 5/31/12
episode of The Dr. Oz Show: The Memory Cure, pecans were
recommended as a healthy brain snack. So if you answered pecans to
this week's quiz you get half points because the were recommended on
a previous show – just not last week's show.
Pecans have choline which are good for
the memory. [From DoctorOz.com:
Pecans are high in omega-3 essential fatty acids, the highest amount
of antioxidant of any tree nut...Recent studies have shown that
eating pecans can play a role in reducing the risks of neural
degeneration.]
Walnuts
On the 10/12/12
episode: Dr. Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Foods, walnuts were
recommended as a great source of polyphenals which support healthy
inflammation levels in the body. Dr. Oz has often mentioned topping
Greek yogurt with walnuts as a healthy snack that will keep you
feeling full longer.
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