Useful, but in moderation: a nutritionist called the daily norm of nuts for women and men

Nuts can be added to a variety of dishes or eaten separately as a nutritious snack. They contain healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. However, this is a high-calorie product, so even a small handful can significantly increase the daily calorie intake. About the allowable portion told the Russian dietitian Daria Rusakova, writes sb.by.

According to the specialist, nuts are well saturated and suitable for a healthy snack, but they should be consumed moderately. If you eat more than 100 grams daily, it is easy to exceed the norm of calories and fats. This is especially important for people who control weight.

“Men should limit themselves to about 50-70 grams of nuts a day. Women usually need 20-30 grams. The portion can include different types of product - for example, almonds, walnuts and pistachios, said Daria Rusakova.

Despite the useful composition, nuts should not be eaten in large handfuls “by eye”. It is better to measure the desired amount in advance and take it into account in the total caloric content of the diet.

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