Pair them with a healthy carb

Now you know all about which nuts are good for what and but to get the most health benefits, its also important to pay attention to how you eat them. Nuts are a great thing to eat when youre having a carbohydrate like fruit or juice, because it helps slow down digestion and the breakdown of sugar, says Caplan.

A few winning nut-and-carb combos: Sprinkle them on salads, add them to low- or nonfat yogurt, or spread nut butter on slices of apple or pear. On the go? Pick up a 150-calorie pack of Earthbound Farms Dippin Doubles Apples & Peanut Butter (11 grams fat, 5 grams protein).