Why more people are going nuts for nuts
Friday, October 12, 2012 - 22:30
in Mathematics & Economics
Nuts were once labeled an unhealthful snack because of their high fat content, but lately they are seen as a good source of protein and other nutritional values. A look at some kinds and their benefits.Dieters used to shun that little bowl of salted and mixed nuts at parties — too fattening, they'd say. But nuts have moved beyond the cocktail crowd. They're an economical source of protein being used in every course of the meal for all kinds of eaters: as flour for the gluten-averse, milk for the lactose-intolerant and even as a snack for people watching their fat intake.