Are almonds or walnuts healthier? Dietitian reveals which is best for weight loss and protein

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October 24, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER October 24, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER All nuts are a healthy part of the diet, but you may want to choose a certain type based on your health goals. A dietitian weighs in about whether almonds or walnuts are healthier, and the answer may surprise you.  Vannessa Cross of '1000-lb Best Friends' shares her weight loss story and the 1 exercise that kickstarted her journey.  Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today is HIIT routine.     Vannessa Cross has impressed TLC viewers with her astounding weight loss (she's down 273 pounds!), but the reality star says diet and exercise weren't the first steps she took while embarking on her health journey.   "When I first started, I threw everything I knew about weight loss out the window and I picked up an addiction book. I started reading through the 12 steps and things of that nature. And instead of it being drugs or alcohol, fried foods, bread, anything that was considered bad, food was my drug," she tells TODAY.com.   Focusing on the mental aspects of weight loss came first for Cross, and her approach has clearly paid off because she's maintained her weight for over two years.   Read about the the 1 exercise that kickstarted her weight loss.  GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan This protein-packed salad riffs on one of France's most popular salads: salad niçoise. This beloved salad is the star of the South of France, and for good reason. It's a celebration of the bounty of the Mediterranean, and is equally fulfilling as it is beautiful.    Breakfast: Protein-Boosted Avocado Toast Lunch: Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich Dinner: Sheet-Pan Salmon Niçoise Salad GET THE RECIPE Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness How to identify and treat different skin problems as you age From sagging skin to wrinkles and more, board certified dermatologist Dr. Angela Lamb joins TODAY to discuss how to identify and care for various skin types as you age. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Are almonds or walnuts healthier? Dietitian reveals which is best for weight loss and protein Nuts are packed with flavor — and nutrients. Adding a handful of almonds or walnuts to your day is an easy way to get a little more fiber, protein and heart-healthy fats in your diet.   But, if you have to choose between almonds and walnuts, is one healthier than the other?   Almonds and walnuts both contain good amounts of many healthy nutrients, with potential benefits for your gut health, heart health and brain health. Here's how to decide which nut makes more sense in your diet — or if both deserve a place in your day. READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News Try these delicious on-the-go muffin and smoothie recipes! Cookbook author Carla Hall joins Hoda and Jenna to make two quick and easy recipes that are perfect when you are on the go! Check out Hall's recipes for blueberry banana oatmeal muffins and PB&J smoothies. (Paid for by Quaker) You'll want to put this 5-ingredient sun-dried tomato dip on everything This sweet, jammy and garlicky dip comes together in minutes and uses only five ingredients. Get the recipe from Justine Doiron. Make Norwegian crispbreads for a nutty, seedy, crunchy treat Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Want to refer a friend? Subscribe here Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT