NUT FACTORY – Know it ALL !

When we talk of FATS – the first thing that comes to mind is NUTS, many of us are often confused when we are served the best variety of a blend of almond, walnuts and pecan at a party – These crunchy nuts, beyond a doubt tempt us to gobble a few handfuls & then we STOP.

The reason behind the hesitation is our understanding of NUTS…We have grown up hearing the NUTS are BAD because they are loaded with FATS…This statement regarding FATS isn’t incorrect, but neither can we say that this is perfectly RIGHT…so let’s get to know the FACTS of NUT FATS.

THINK TWICE !!!

Last week we learnt about the Protein Requirements of each age group and how this requirement might, sometimes call for a CHANGE with respect to parameters like Growth, Activity Levels, Pregnancy, lactation, the need to build muscle, additional supply of Proteins, old age, injury & Surgery…Today let us contemplate on yet another key fact associated with Proteins.