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Tag Archives: Walnuts
Nuts about the Holidays
Many nuts reach their peak of freshness and quality in the late fall which leads to their harvest. As a result, there is an abundance of nuts during the holiday festivities. I have yet to roast chestnuts on an open fire, but it seems to be a Christmas tradition (or at least lyrics in the Christmas carol lead me to that conclusion). One nutty tradition in my family was my Aunt Doris giving out bottles of her homemade Christmas Nuts and Bolts. We looked forward to that special container of salty deliciousness every year! The Twelve Nutty Facts for the Holidays The nutcracker is commonly associated with Christmas, but it wasn’t always that way. These functional, decorative objects were once … Continue reading
Food for Thought – Brain Food
For an afternoon last week, I had a case of Spring Fever and my brain was on loan. Was it the week of unusual warm weather for March or was it brain overload? Whatever it was, I decided to fill up on some known brain foods. My Top 7 Brain Foods include Salmon, Yogurt, Walnuts, Eggs, Quinoa, Sunflower Seeds and Berries. These foods all contain essential nutrients that contribute to proper brain functioning and mood. The Brainwave on Salmon, Yogurt and Walnuts! Salmon: Recent research identifies that the Omega -3 Fatty Acids DHA and EPA (DHA = Docosahexaenoic acid, EPA = Eicosapentaenoic Acid) have a significant role in brain health. The brain’s reliance on DHA and EPA starts early in life … Continue reading