Allergic to Nuts? 4 Healthy-Fat Alternatives
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If you have nut allergies, try these easy-to-find replacements and you'll get all the healthy fats that are in diet-friendly nuts.
Question: "A lot of diets advise snacking on nuts, but I'm allergic. Are there any good substitutes?"
Answer: Four Great Foods to Try
- Olives (eight large)
- Avocado (two tablespoons)
- Pumpkin seeds (one tablespoon)
- Sunflower seeds (one tablespoon)
All are good healthy-fat nut replacements. Each serving has about 5 grams of unsaturated fat and 45 calories. Protein- and fiber-packed roasted soybeans or dried plums are also good portable substitutes.
Originally published in FITNESS magazine, June 2006.
