Store-Bought Roasted Nuts

Who doesn’t appreciate a healthy, quick and simple snack? Nuts have a strong reputation of being just that, and in some cases this is true. But the roasted variety sold in mainstream stores typically includes the horrific industrial seed oils that I pointed out at the very beginning of this article, as well as hydrogenated trans fats, which are a surefire path to inflammation, and eventual chronic disease.

Almost more importantly than the aforementioned points is the issue of oxidation. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are prone to oxidation at high temperatures, causing nuts to become rancid. This turns otherwise good fats into very bad fats.

To ensure that the quality of the nuts that you’re eating is high, soak raw organic nuts and roast them yourself at a low-medium temperature for 10-20 mins. Throw these in a bag and do some guilt-free snacking on the go.