Nuts

Tasty, expensive and considered healthy – but the cashew hides a big surprise

Cashew is rich in protein, healthy fats, minerals and antioxidants, and may support the heart, weight and sugar balance – But it is important to consume it in moderation and be cautious of allergies.

Cashew
Pecans and peanuts

The great nut battle that will decide – which is better to eat?

Pecans

The small daily addition that keeps your heart healthy

Vegetable omelet with spinach

How should you eat healthier? Here’s the tip!


Both filling and helps with sleep: Dietitian explains about the most talked-about nut

The pistachio is one of the healthiest nuts there is. It supports the heart, helps with sleep, promotes vitamin absorption and is also filling.

The pistachio is considered one of the richest natural dietary sources of melatonin

Dr. Maya Rosman: This is the tastiest and healthiest alternative to chocolate spread

So which is better: Hazelnut chocolate spread or real chocolate with hazelnuts? And also—what makes one of them more filling and nutritious?

So which is better: hazelnut chocolate spread or real chocolate with hazelnuts?

4,000-year-old evidence of psychoactive betel nut chewing found in Southeast Asia - study

Betel nut, the seed of the areca palm fruit, is often chewed inside a betel leaf with lime. The practice has been known for its psychoactive effects, including heightened alertness and euphoria.

Betel nuts are displayed in a stall at an agricultural fair at the Gandhi Krishi Vigyan Kendra campus in Bangalore on November 19, 2009.

A doctor reveals how to reduce the risk of dementia – with one simple food every day

They’re available to all of us, yet we don’t eat enough of them. So what is the tasty and healthy snack that keeps the brain sharp?

A doctor looks at a brain X-ray

4,000-Year-Old High: Unveiling Betel Nut Use in Southeast Asia's Burial Grounds

Researchers uncover ancient evidence of psychedelics use in ancient Thailand.

Piper betel leaf, the areca nut, limestone paste, tobacco and bark filaments. These elements are often combined to get a psychoactive effect.

Nut parade: Which nut packs the most protein?

The protein in nuts helps preserve, grow and repair muscle mass while strengthening the immune system.

 Nut parade: Which nut packs the most protein?

From nuts to innovation: How chimpanzee tool selection informs human origins

Researchers observed chimpanzees in the forests of Bossou, Guinea, noting that these primates use two tools to crack nuts: a hammer and an anvil.

 From nuts to innovation: How chimpanzee tool selection informs human origins.