Health-related questions (*)

How can I include nuts and dried fruit into my normal diet?

Are nuts and dried fruit good for my health?

Does adding nuts and dried fruit to my diet mean making it more energetic? Can this cause me to put on weight?

What effects can eating nuts and dried fruit have on diabetic people?

What foodstuffs are good for reducing the level of cholesterol and sugar in the blood?

The following basic guidelines must be followed to try to control the levels of cholesterol and sugar in the blood:

• Avoid sugar, honey, sweet food and all foodstuffs that contain them.
• Avoid animal origin fat that is found in meat by-products, meat stock, etc.
• Avoid hydrogenated vegetable fat contained in ready-made foodstuffs or precooked food, pasta, cakes and buns.

Remember, too, that the regular consumption of nuts and dried fruit is associated with reductions in the total and “bad” cholesterol levels, so if you include them in your normal diet (1 to 5 times a week) they will help you control your cholesterol, and they will not have any negative effects on the sugar levels in the blood, either.

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Why are peanuts and sunflower seeds not included in the list of nuts and dried fruit?

What are the differences between natural nuts and dried fruit, and roasted or fried nuts and dried fruit? If they are roasted, can they lose any properties related to the protection from cardiovascular diseases?

Are any contraindications known related to eating nuts and dried fruit on a daily basis during pregnancy?

What is the best time of day to eat nuts and dried fruit?

Is there a limit to the consumption of nuts and dried fruit?

What substances does the shell or peel of nuts and dried fruit have?

(*) Source: European Snacks Association