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November 3, 2015 by Luke Leave a Comment

Did You Know?

  • Pistachios are actually a fruit and contain chlorophyll.
  • No wonder walnuts look like a brain! They are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are critical for brain health.
  • Almonds have been shown to increase healthy bacteria in your gut, while also increasing feelings of satiety (fullness).
  • Attention men—get your fill of Brazil nuts. These nuts are a good source of selenium, which has been shown to fight against prostate cancer.
  • Pecans are on acid…oleic acid and ellagic acid, both of which are powerful antioxidants that have been shown to lower cholesterol and prevent free radical damage.
  • Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.
  • The first Jack O’Lanterns were carved out of turnips, not pumpkins
  • While orange is the most common color, pumpkins can also be white, yellow, red, blue and green.
  • Pumpkins are 90 percent water and have just 83 calories and half a gram of fat in one cup. They are also a great source of fiber, potassium, magnesium and iron.
  • Pumpkin seeds—also called pepitas—are good sources of magnesium, zinc, alpha linolenic acid, tryptophan and fiber

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