Pili nuts are nutrition powerhouses.
Here’s the 4-1-1 on all the health benefits they have to offer.
Unless you’re allergic to nuts, you probably have a go-to for each and every occasion.
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Here, pros break down what makes pili nuts so special and how to incorporate them into your diet.
What Are Pili Nuts?
Specifically, pili nuts are a source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats,muscle-building protein, and disease-fighting antioxidants.
That equates to roughly 22 grams for a person following a 2,000-calorie diet.
(For the fullbreakdown of magnesium’s health benefits, check out this guide.)
What’s more, the pili nuts industry itself isn’t all rainbows and sunshine.
Pili nuts are generally more expensive than other nuts because of the preparation required to get them to market.
“Similar to cashews, pili nuts are labor-intensive, so they’re expensive,” says Thomas.
Choose pili nuts from companies that are transparent about their processes (i.e.
fair trade certifications on the packaging) so you’re free to enjoy pili nuts ethically.
“The texture is soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth,” says Thomas.
Of course, you’re free to also buy them online.
(Thanks, internet!)
Try them sprouted and sprinkled in Himalayan sea salt or fried in avocado oil.
In salads:Skip the croutons and instead give your bowl ofleafy greenssome crunch with pili nuts.
