Protein, fiber and unsaturated fat mean that almonds will keep you full for a while — especially because a 1-ounce serving is 23 whole almonds, a greater amount than other types of nuts.

Older adults who engage in daily nut consumption have a significantly lower risk for death, dementia, and physical disability.

Pine nuts are oily and rich in protein, so they tend to go rancid quite quickly; store them in the fridge and they will keep longer. The longer, thinner Asian varieties are higher in oil than ...