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A handful of nuts is one of the healthiest and most convenient grab-and go snacks. They can be easily pre-portioned into 100-calorie snackable servings, tossed into a bag, stored in your desk at work, sneaked into a movie theater, and eaten whenever the hangry monster threatens to strike.
Unlike some not-so-nutritious crunchy snacks (we’re looking at you, potato chips), nuts are rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats — all of which help sustain a feeling of satiety, or fullness. Nuts have plenty of health benefits, too, including helping to prevent obesity.
But don’t go nuts over nuts just yet. All varieties of nuts are high in calories, so it’s easy to accidentally overdo it on your crunchy afternoon snack. Plus, nuts are…