Nuts consist of millions of tiny cells and these have cell walls which we've already mentioned is the fiber. Within these cell walls are tiny fat globules. Now if I very very finely grind the nuts I break down the cell walls and the fat bursts out but when you eat whole nuts the structure of these cell walls remains intact so the fat is remaining within the cell walls, not easily digestible. Research has shown that about 30% fewer calories are absorbed from these whole nuts compared to what's predicted based on the ingredients listed on the back of pack labeling.
In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Sarah ask: If nuts are so full of fat, can they really be good for us?
There is no shortage of variety when it comes to the mighty (yet humble) nut and the ways we consume them. Dried, chopped, made into butter or roasted (over an open fire, anyone?) these little guys provide the nutrients our brains and bodies need in surprisingly high quantities. From industrially farmed to indigenously hand-harvested, the story of these nuts is, well…nuts!
In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Sarah ask: If nuts are so full of fat, can they really be good for us?
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