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When thesnack cravingsstrike, finding something that is both delicious andfillingat the same time can be tricky.

nuts

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As great sources of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, nuts arefull of health benefits.

Specifically, nuts have been linked to betterheart health,brain health, andreduced inflammation.

While all nutscan help improve your overall health, we wanted to explore thehealthiest nutsout of the bunch.

pistachios

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But pistachiosalong with foods like tofu, quinoa, and edamamecan help you achieve this balance without animal products.

Another benefit of pistachios is their antioxidant properties.

In justoneBrazil nutyou’ll get 96 micrograms of selenium, which is already174% of your daily value!

walnuts in bowl, concept of best nuts for weight loss

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This nut has also been linked to improving heart health factors and insulin levels.

Some research has also found that hazelnuts may be able to help improve heart health as well.

macadamia nuts

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almonds

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brazil nuts

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cashews

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spoon of pecans on a table

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hazelnuts in burlap container

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