A recent survey of about 760 dietitians, general practitioners (GPs), and nurse practitioners in New Zealand, for example, revealed that they were more likely to recommend that their patients eat tree nuts—such as almonds, cashews, pistachios, and walnuts—over peanuts; and most of the GPs and nurse practitioners rated ...
Do peanuts have the same health benefits as tree nuts?
“Botanically, peanuts are not nuts, but nutritionally they are very similar to tree nuts, and other studies have shown their benefits,” Dr Stampfer explains.
What is the healthiest nut to eat?
These Are The 5 Healthiest Nuts You Can Eat
- Walnuts. Getty Images. ...
- Pistachios. These green machines may help keep you lean. ...
- Pecans. Among tree nuts, these pie stars contain the lowest in carbs (four grams per ounce compared to 6 for almonds and 9 for cashews). ...
- Almonds. Getty Images. ...
- Peanuts.
