Healthy thing I love to snack on
Thursday, March 14, 2013
I have recently fallen in love with Trader Joe's Simply Almonds, Cashews and cranberries. I seem to have a quarter cup every day. Here is the nutritional breakdown:
Calories 150 Kcal
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 15 mg
Total Carbohydrate 13 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 6 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin A 0 IU
Vitamin C 1.2 mg
Calcium 40 mg
Iron 1.08 mg
They seem to provide a little too much sodium and saturated fat but but the Mayo clinic says this about nuts: People who eat nuts as part of a heart-healthy diet can lower the LDL, low-density lipoprotein or "bad," cholesterol level in their blood. High LDL is one of the primary causes of heart disease. Eating nuts reduces your risk of developing blood clots that can cause a fatal heart attack. Nuts also improve the health of the lining of your arteries. Whole Foods says this about cranberries: Among the fruits and vegetables richest in health-promoting antioxidants berries such as cranberries rank right up there at the top of the list.
As far I can tell, they are at the top of the list for something to snack on when you have the late afternoon blahs. They also have them pre-portioned.