1. Plan Your Servings
According to the FDA, one serving of nuts per day (one small handful, or 1.5 oz.) contributes to heart health. There are a variety of ways to work nuts into your diet plan, from making home-made cereal to concocting nut-based smoothies.
2. Make Muesli
Making muesli with nuts for breakfast is a great way to start the day. Muesli originated in Switzerland, and has since made its way around the world as a popular weight loss breakfast. To make fresh muesli, combine 115g rolled oats, 30g dried apricots, 30g chopped apples, 1 tbsp. raisins or sultanas, 3 tbsp. chopped almonds, hazelnuts or pecans (choose one, or add some of each) and 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon.
3. Make Nut Pate
Choose your favorite nut, or combination of nuts, and soak them overnight along with sunflower and pumpkin seeds. In the morning, drain them and add cumin, soy sauce, olive oil and some chili powder if you like spice. Blend it all up with a handheld blender. You can eat it plain, put it on salad or use as a dip.
4. Make Almond Milk
Soak a cup of almonds overnight. In the morning, drain and add 2.5 cups of water and some vanilla essence. Put in a blender. If you have a very good blender, the mixture will actually become the consistency of milk. If you have an average blender, it will remain somewhat chunky. You can add fruit to make it into a tasty smoothie with the benefits of nuts.
5. Eat Nuts as a Snack
Rather than filling up on bread, cake, chips or other snacks that can put the pounds on, snack on nuts for a nut diet plan. Nuts balance blood-sugar levels, and will fill you up without making you crave more food within a short amount of time, as many carbohydrate-dense foods do. A handful of nuts may help you satiate your cravings and help you stick to your weight-loss plan.
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