Dr. Perricone's No. 8 Superfood: Nuts and Seeds

If you want to dramatically decrease your risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes, control your weight with no hunger pangs and reduce the visible signs of aging like wrinkles and sagging skin, I recommend that you "go nuts." Here's how:
Learn more about the benefits of nuts and seeds:
- When thoughts turn to food between meals, enjoy a handful of raw, unsalted nuts. They're extremely filling and satisfying—and healthful.
- Add some nuts to regular meals—a tablespoon of chopped almonds on your oatmeal, a tablespoon of walnuts in your lunchtime salad or a hazelnut-encrusted grilled salmon fillet. Nuts are so versatile they can take the place of flour and breadcrumbs—with a lot more flavor and health benefits. Just remember, as with all things, to use moderation.
Learn more about the benefits of nuts and seeds:
- Nuts, seeds and heart health
- Nutty, seedy cancer foes
- Nuts and diabetes
- In a nutshell: a rich but slimming snack
- Nuts and seeds in your diet
As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.