Growers clamor to promote nuts' health benefits

After years of being shunned because of their high caloric content, nuts are getting a second look, thanks to news that they pack a lot of health benefits in their little shells. Scientists discovered that nuts can lower the risk of clogged arteries, stabilize blood sugar and decrease appetites. The health benefits can vary by the nut, so growers are flooding the market with promos on their nuts' nutritional profiles.

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This story published in National Restaurant Association SmartBrief on 11/05/2009





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