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Table of Contents

1.	Overview
2.	Which Nuts?
3.	Don't Nuts Make You Fat?
4.	How Nuts Help Your Heart
5.	Nuts and Diabetes
6.	Nuts to the Rescue
7.	Nuts Go to Your Head
8.	Nuts to Wine
9.	Shopping Tips

Because of their high concentrations of fats, nuts have a tendency to go rancid. Heat, humidity, and light all hasten their spoilage. Be sure you shop for nuts in a store with a high turnover, especially if you buy from bulk bins. All nuts should smell sweet or “nutty.” A sharp or bitter smell indicates that the nuts may be rancid.
In general, whole nuts keep better than pieces; unprocessed nuts keep better than processed ones; nuts in the shell keep better than shelled. Keep nuts in a cool place in a sealed container for up to four months. They’ll keep in the fridge for about six months and in the freezer for up to a year.

Dry-roasted nuts are always a good choice. Avoid nuts with added oil. As always, check the labels: sometimes you’ll find added preservatives, corn syrup, or other sweeteners plus salt. No-salt nuts are ideal, but if you can’t eat nuts without salt, it’s safe to enjoy them that way; just cut down on other sources of salt in your diet.

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