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½ Cup Toasted Pine Nut

Toasted pine nuts are the edible seeds of certain pine trees, with a rich, buttery flavor. They are energy-dense and commonly used in pesto, salads, grain dishes, and baked goods.

Beneficial properties

rich in unsaturated fats source of plant protein contains magnesium contains vitamin E provides antioxidant compounds

Nutritional highlights

Pine nuts provide mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, along with vitamin E, magnesium, manganese, copper, zinc, and some plant protein and fiber.

Caution. Pine nuts are tree nuts/seeds that can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals; they are also associated in some people with temporary taste disturbance ('pine mouth').

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Chronic Inflammation
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